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Spring Reading Five Hollywood books chosen by the Editor
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Hollywood Art Center School A Creative Oasis in the Hills
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Dining Map: Hollywood from A-Z Why I Love Hollywood Event Venues Shopping Around Getting Around TV Tickets Oscar’s Hollywood Tours & Sightseeing Around Town On The Cover: Mona Lue Lovins, HACS Director,Teacher & Artist, sitting at fountain of the Hollywood Art Center’s main villa. Estate built by architects, Dennis & Farwell, circa 1904. Photographer: Leland Auslender, circa 1949.
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here’s nothing quite so beautiful as a Southern Californian spring after a very rainy winter. A joy to behold. Wildflowers blanket the hillsides. We are renewed and refreshed. A wonderful time of new beginnings. New beginnings are in store for an amazing property that is hidden from view along Highland Avenue, one of the most heavily travelled roads in California. Once again we are reminded of the many secret places that still evoke our rich heritage. All that marks the wonders within is a driveway and gate next to the parking lot entrance to the American Legion. We count the Legion Hall among our historic infrastructure, so who would suspect that right next door is an amazing property built over 100 years ago. Keldine Hull’s impeccable research not only uncovered its history, but also a granddaughter with tales to tell. The Hollywood Art Center School has faded into memory, but you can see what an amazing school it once was. Not faded into the past, however, is a Hollywood favorite celebrating its 100th anniversary. Musso and Frank is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution. Michael Darling highlights the family history of this favorite watering hole and eatery with an illustrious clientele that included Hollywood’s Golden Era literary elite. Today, customers include celebrities and common folk alike who enjoy its tradition fare and the historic vibe. Speaking of historic vibes, we discover Malta in this issue. Drawn to this island nation called the “Hollywood of the Mediterranean,” we found more than location sites used for the first season of Game of Thrones. Packed into its 200 square miles is the history of western civilization dating back 5,000 years. Unlike Malta, new construction in Hollywood is everywhere. Happily, much of our historic infrastructure remains and with each passing day and each new project, these places become more sacred, more important. This authenticity of this place and our cinematic heritage is Hollywood’s most important asset. In paying homage to our past and our unique place in history, we can also celebrate what the future will bring. Oscar’s Hollywood article introduces you to 959 Seward in the Hollywood Media District, home of Quibi, the entertainment venture created by Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman. The new Hollywood is rising, enhanced and inspired by the past. So keep that spring in your step as you venture out and about. Take time to explore our byways, our walkable historic neighborhoods, steps from our famed boulevards. Each place has a unique story—whether discovered or not. The past lives on in more than our memories; it’s at the heart and soul of this unique and amazing place called Hollywood.
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special events The Wolves Thru Apr 29 at Atwater Village Theater. Los Angeles Premiere of 2017 Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Delappes’s story of nine American girls who just want to score some (soccer) goals. www.echotheatercompany.com Lynda Carter Mar 29 – 30 at Catalina Jazz Club. Singer/songwriter and TV’s Wonder Woman in an intimate cabaret setting. www.catalinajazzclub.com Grandson Apr 2 at the Roxy. Up-and-coming singer/songwriter mixes art with activism. www.theroxy.com Ending Youth Homelessness: A Benefit For My Friend’s Place Apr 6 at the Hollywood Palladium. www.mfpgala.givesmart.com Hozier Apr 9 at Hollywood Forever. Irish singer “takes us to church” on the Fairbanks Lawn in support of his latest album. www.hollywoodforever.com TCM Classic Film Festival April 11-14 at TCL Chinese Theatre, The Egyptian Theater, and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Movie lovers from around the world can gather to experience classic movies as they were meant to be experienced: on the big screen. www.filmfestival.tcm.com
25th Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show at the Original Farmers Market June 1. Hollywood Farmers Market Every Sunday 8am-1pm is the best community market in the city and always a special event. Ivar Ave. between Hollywood Blvd. and Sunset. Tangerine Sunset Thru Apr 13 at Sacred Fools at the Broadwater. World premiere! The story of people who find themselves trapped on a dark intersection that leads to murder, mayhem, and laughter. www.sacredfools.com Hype Man Thru Apr 14 at the Fountain Theatre. West coast premiere of Idris Goodwin’s “break beat play,” confronts questions of race, gender, privilege and artistic expression as an act of social protest. www.fountaintheatre.com Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Thru Apr 14 at the Hollywood Pantages. West Coast Premiere of the new musical based on Roald Dahl’s classic tale. www.hollywoodpantages.com Spring Fling at the L.A. Zoo Thru Apr 28 at the L.A. Zoo. An expanded ecoevent about birds, bees, butterflies and blossoms. Weekends include live performances, demos and crafts. www.lazoo.org/springfling
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Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp: Acoustically Speaking Apr 15 –16. at Catalina Jazz Club. Original stars of Broadway’s Rent performing together. www.catalinajazzclub.com Fiddler on the Roof Apr 16 – May 5 at the Hollywood Pantages. The beloved classical music, rich with Broadway hits, returns. returnswww.hollywoodpantages.com Bikini Kill Apr 25-26 & May 1-2 at the Hollywood Palladium. Legendary Riot Grrrl pioneers play four reunion dates at the Palladium. www.hollywoodpalladium.com Boxing Lessons Apr 26 – Jun 1 at the New American Theatre. World premiere. A famous writer dies under mysterious circumstances. www.newamericantheatre.com The Damned Things May 1 at the Whisky a-go-go. Heavy metal supergroup: Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley of Fall Out Boy and Scott Ian of Anthrax. www.whiskyagogo.com Hollywood Night Market Opens May 2 at Yamashiro. Continues Thursdays from 5 to 10pm; family-friendly evening food fest with vendors, art, live music. www.hollywoodnightmarket.com ASCAP Expo May 2 – 4 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The largest gathering of songwriters in North America, www.expo.ascap.com
Shen Yun May 3 – 5 at the Dolby Theatre. The world’s premiere classical Chinese dance company presents a theatrical extravaganza. www.shenyun.com/la Daniel’s Husband May 4 – Jun 23 at the Fountain Theatre. Southern California premiere of Michael McKeever’s heartrending play takes an unflinching look at how we choose to tie the knot — or not. www.fountaintheatre.com Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers May 6 at the Troubadour. Grammy-winning singersongwriter/pianist brings his bluegrass project to town. www.troubadour.com Les Misérables May 7 – Jun 2 at the Hollywood Pantages. The epic musical tale of broken dreams and unrequited love, set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. www.hollywoodpantages.com Running Universal 5K Minion Run May 11-12 at Universal Studios. The inaugural Minion Run invites participants ages five and older to wind their way around a 3.1 mile course through Universal’s backlot. www.runninguniversal.com Hollywood Vampires May 11 at the Greek Theatre. When the legendary supergroup Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, hit Hollywood, you never know what surprises they will bring. www.lagreektheatre.com Roots May 16-Jun 29 at Theatre of NOTE. An evening of World Premiere shorts: 4 short plays based on seeking truth in a world of deception. www.theatreofnote.com Beastly Ball May 18 at the L.A. Zoo. Star-studded event brings together celebrities and zoo supporters for a wild night of food, fun, and fundraising. www.lazoo.org An Evening with the Cowboy Junkies May 19 at the Fonda Theatre. A celebration of their three decade-long career. www.fondatheatre.com COLA 2019 May 23 – Jul 14 at LAMAG. Exhibition features eleven artists that are the recipients of the 2019 City of Los Angeles (COLA) Individual Artist Fellowship for visual arts. www.lamag.org Ben Platt May 24 at the Dolby Theatre. Grammy, Tony and Emmy-winning star of Dear Evan Hanson visits LA in support of his first solo LP. www.dolbytheatre.com Shooting Star – A Revealing New Musical May 25–Jun 30 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre. World premiere. Struggling Hollywood actor Taylor rockets to stardom as an adult film performer. www.hudsontheatre.com
Friday Night Music at the Market May 31-Aug 30 at the Original Farmers Market. The West Patio comes alive every with music from jazz to salsa, rock & roll to reggae. Free. www.farmersmarketla.com 25th Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show Jun 1 at the Original Farmers Market. Free event features more than 100 classic cars on display. www.farmersmarketla.com Colin Hay Jun 1-2 at Largo at the Coronet. Men at Work frontman returns to LA. www.largo-la.com The Phantom of the Opera Jun 6–Jul 7 at the Hollywood Pantages. The legendary Andrew Lloyd Weber blockbuster returns with a spectacular new production. www.hollywoodpantages.com The Young Playwright’s Festival Jun 6–30 at the Blank Theatre. The best plays by playwrights ages 9-19, chosen from a nationwide competition. www.theblank.com/young-playwrightsfestival LA Pride Festival Jun 8 - 9. Celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community with three festival stages and a world-famous parade down Santa Monica Blvd. www.lapride.org Playboy Jazz Festival Jun 8 – 9 at the Hollywood Bowl. Iconic festival hosted by George Lopez, heats up the Bowl with the best in jazz, including Sheila E., Boz Scaggs, and Béla Fleck and The Flecktones. www.hollywoodbowl.com Imogen Heap Jun 13 at the Greek Theatre. Innovative pop songstress Heap reunites with her Frou Frou collaborator Guy Sigsworth. www.lagreektheatre.com. Hollywood Fringe Festival Jun 13 – 30 at various venues in Hollywood. Celebrates freedom and collaboration in live theater. www.hollywoodfringe.org Opening Night at the Bowl with John Legend Jun 15 at the Hollywood Bowl. The Inimitable EGOT winner opens the 2019 season accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and a fireworks spectacular. www.hollywoodbowl.com
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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.”
1930’s Hollywood Blvd. post card 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/about/facilities/linwood-dunn-theater
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-LLY-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
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 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) 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). 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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Columbia Square 6121 Sunset Blvd. Originally a CBS broadcasting center for many early radio and TV shows, the newly renovated development features a 20story residential tower, new office buildings and underground parking. www.columbiasquare.com . 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 in neighborhood one block south of Sunset Blvd. Jerry Fuller is said to have penned Travelin’ Man here. Features sculptures honoring Rudolph Valentino.
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. www.altonido-apt.rentals 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
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
American Society of Cinematographers 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
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, MUSIC)
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. 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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Spring Reading Editor’s Picks
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erving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain by Danny Goldberg, former manager of Nirvana, honors Kurt Cobain drawing on memories, archives and interviews with those who were close to the late singer. Goldberg became Nirvana’s manager in 1991, when the Seattle band was earning critical acclaim in the underground music scene. He worked with Cobain from the band’s formative years including the successful Nevermind album through his marriage to Courtney Love and the birth of their daughter and his struggles with addiction. Goldberg draws on his own memories and interviews with Cobain’s family, friend and former bandmates. A compellingly sad story yet one that Joan Jett commented “Any music fan should want this book. Any Nirvana fan must have this book.”
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Star Is Born—the classic Hollywood tale about a young talent rising to superstardom, and the downfall of her mentor/lover along the way—has never gone out of style. It has seen five film adaptations, but none compares to the 1954 version starring Judy Garland in her greatest role. Teaming with film historian Jeffrey Vance, Judy Garland’s daughter, Lorna Luft, gives A Star Is Born: Judy Garland and the Film that Got Away a vivid and refreshingly candid account of the crafting, loss and restoration of a movie classic and her mother’s fight to save her career. A fascinating movie-making story in both fact and fiction.
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efore she was affectionately known to millions as “Mrs. C.,” Marion Ross began her career as a Paramount starlet who went on to appear in nearly every major TV series of the 1950s and 1960s. In this warm and candid memoir, filled with loving recollections from Happy Days team, Ross shares what it was like to be a starry-eyed young girl with dreams in poor, rural Minnesota, and the resilience, sacrifices, and determination it took to make them come true. With a forward by her “TV son” Ron Howard, My Days: Happy and Otherwise, written with David Laurell is about inspiration, persistence, and gratitude.
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illiam A. Gordon’s has released the fifth edition of The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book. Hollywood tour guides who rely on the book call it “the bible of the tour industry.” Gordon calls it a work of “investigative sightseeing” paying homage to Hollywood’s past, but focuses on how today’s Hollywood lives, works and plays. This edition is complete with color photos, maps and all the inside information a Hollywoodophile could hope for. Readers are offered a bonus: email updates to those who register. Gordon holds the record for the longest-running self-published tour book, now in its 27th year.
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ocusing solely on the architectural merit of hundreds of Los Angeles’ buildings, the Fully Revised 6th Edition of David Beghard and Robert Winter’s An Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles is now available. Of special interest are the many newer structures that have been constructed by noted architects in recent years such as Thom Mayne’s Emerson College project on Sunset Boulevard in Central Hollywood—one of seven of his projects included. The updated guide is a musthave for anyone who recognizes LA’s architectural treasures. DH SPRING 2019 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 11
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Frances Howard Goldwyn Library designed by Frank Gehry. Larry Edmunds Book Store 6644 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-3273. Believed to have the largest collection of theatre and film related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. www.larryedmunds.com Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Built in 1922 by impresario Sid Grauman. Egyptian décor inspired by 1920’s King Tut craze complete with hieroglyphic murals. Site of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks. Cecil B. DeMille premiered The Ten Commandments here in 1923. Home of American Cinematheque. Tours available once a month. www.egyptiantheatre.com (See FILM) El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (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)
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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.
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.”
Ford Theatres 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 461-3673. 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 (See MUSIC)
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.
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. https://arch.usc.edu/freeman-house 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)
Statue of Griffith J. Griffith who donated the park land to the City of Los Angeles
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.griffithobservatory.org (See FAMILY) Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. . (323) 913-4688. 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. www.laparks.org/griffithpark (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/cafes/Hollywood-onhollywood-blvd/
Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Art Park) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 988-0516. 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-4pm. Admission $7. www.barnsdall.org/hollyhock-house/about 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, past luminaries include Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou. www.hollywoodpost43.org Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. (323) 460-6360. Built in 1924 as an ultra-exclusive club, 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
Mural by Eloy Torrez graces the auditorium at Hollywood High School. 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 – Fri 10am – 5pm. Free entrance, free parking. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum (See FAMILY) Hollywood Center Studios (See Sunset Las Palmas Studios)
Hollywood Sign 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)
Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset. (323) 463-3171. Sundays rain or shine 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors & entertainment. www.seela.org (See FAMILY) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 886-0181. 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 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. Open Sat & Sun 12 to 4pm. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See FILM) Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-6412. Features the recreated scale set of D.W. Griffith’s 1916 classic film Intolerance. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards. Note artist Erika Rothenberg’s Road to Hollywood in Babylon Court. www.hollywoodandhighland.com Hollywood High School 1521 N. Highland Ave. (323) 993-1700. Famous alumni include James Garner, John Ritter, Jason Robards, Jr., Stefanie Powers, Jean Peters, Rick and David Nelson, Sally Kellerman, Charlene Tilton and Carol Burnett. Alumni Museum exhibits memorabilia donated by former students. WPA-built Art Deco science and liberal arts buildings. (See listing, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net
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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 fundraising 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 Hollywood Tower Apartments 6200 Franklin Ave. (844) 368-3713. 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
Hollywood Athletic Club 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 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.hollywoodpalladium.com (See MUSIC) 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.thehollywoodroosevelt.com 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 70s the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the campaign to rebuild the sign with support from a diverse group of people (including Playboy magazine founder
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Hollywoodland Stone Gates Beachwood Dr. at the entrance of Hollywoodland real estate development. Built of rock quarried from Griffith Park, the gate was designated a monument in 1968. Beachwood Village was immortalized in the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers as the set for a town of zombies. Hollywood Wilshire Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. (323) 467-4161. Serving Hollywood for over 75 years. www.ymcala.org/hollywood L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition 6331 Hollywood Blvd. (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 10:00am—10pm. Janes House 6541 Hollywood Blvd. The last surviving Queen Anne style Victorian residence along the Boulevard. From 1911-1926, it was the Misses Janes Kindergarten School where children of Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended. The Knickerbocker Hotel 1714 Ivar Avenue. Built in 1925, it was a glamorous hotel popular with celebrities. Errol Flynn lived here when he first came to Hollywood and both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley stayed many times. Harry Houdini stayed here and his widow held a séance on the roof in 1936. Director D.W. Griffith (Birth of a Nation and Intolerance) lived here a mostly forgotten man until his death in 1948. Now a senior residence.
KTLA TV (See Sunset Bronson Studio) 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. Las Palmas Hotel 1738 N. Las Palmas. Julia Roberts’ digs before business with Richard Gere moved her “uptown” to Beverly Hills in Pretty Woman. Also Kramer’s residence when he moved from New York to Hollywood on TV’s Seinfeld. Los Angeles Fire Department Museum & Memorial 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 464-2727. The LAFD houses its historic fire fighting collection dating back to the 1880’s in the 1930 Hollywood Fire Station No. 27. Outdoor sculpture memorializes fallen firefighters. Open Sat 10am-4pm. www.lafdmuseum.org Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. At Griffith Park. Where the real wildlife is! One of the world’s finest zoos. Advance tickets recommended. Open daily. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY) Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 798-1670. Hollywood branch of famed wax works. www.madametussauds/Hollywood Magic Castle 7001 Franklin Ave. (323) 851-3313. 1909 Gothic mansion once home to actress Janet Gaynor, now world-famous private club for magicians. Operated by the Academy of Magical Arts, a nonprofit organization of 5,000 magicians and magic fans for over 40 years. www.magiccastle.com Max Factor Building (See Hollywood Museum listing) 1666 N. Highland Ave. Opened in 1935 with a “premiere” attended by Claudette Colbert, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland. Melrose Avenue A unique collection of restaurants, nostalgia shops, and boutiques with the newest and best of fashion for a hip and trendy look at what’s hot in L.A. Between Santa Monica Blvd. & Beverly Blvd. and La Cienega Blvd. & La Brea Ave. Montecito Apartments 6650 Franklin Ave. Fine example of art deco style with Mayan influence, listed in National Register of Historical Places. Was home to James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, Geraldine Page, Rip Torn, GeorgeC. Scott, Ben Vereen and Ronald Reagan. Now a residence for seniors.
Sunset Las Palmas Studio
Mulholland 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.
Johnny Ramone memorial at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
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, Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash (look up) on Las Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd., 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.
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, Museum of Death and Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. (Also see MORE MUSEUMS) Museum of Death 6031 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-8011. Displays funerary items and mortician devices as well as war, autopsy and famous crime and morgue scene photos. Open daily. www.museumofdeath.net Museum of Illusions 6751 Hollywood Blvd (800) 593-2902. Optical illusions designed to fill visitors’ photo albums with vivid and unusual photographs. Photography is not only encouraged it is an essential exhibition activity. 10am to midnight daily. www.laillusions.com Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7788. Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, celebrating its 100th anniversary (see article in this issue,) it was a popular hangout for writers. William Faulkner, F. ScottFitzgerald, 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 about 40 years and where David and Rick Nelson grew up. Hollywood High School, their alma mater, is only a few blocks away. (Do not disturb occupants.)
Hollywood Farmers Market open Sundays 8am-1pm. Orchard Gables 1277 Wilcox Ave. A Historical and Cultural Landmark, this arts & crafts European- style cottage built in 1904 is one of the early homes built before 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 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)
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Hollywood Art Center School
The The Hollywood Hollywood Art Art Center Center School School was was aa hidden hidden oasis oasis that that encouraged encouraged creativity creativity and and inspired inspired artistic artistic expression. expression.
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ucked away between the American Legion Building and the Best Western Motel is Hollywood’s best kept secret, a profound and relatively unknown three-acre piece of Hollywood history. Located at 2025-2027 North Highland Avenue, the Hollywood Art Center School was a hidden oasis in the middle of Hollywood that encouraged creativity and inspired artistic expression. Founded in 1912 by influential artist, interior designer, and educator Henry Lovins, the Hollywood Art Center School was LA’s first independent art school. Originally located on the second floor of what later on became the May Company Building on Broadway, by 1914 the school moved to Hollywood where it had several different locations and became a staple of the community and film industry. In 1930, Henry Lovins and his wife, Mona Lue Lovins, expanded the school and purchased a craftsman style house from silent- film era icon and Hollywood mogul Douglas Fairbanks Sr. In 1947, the Lovins’ purchased 2025-2027 North Highland Avenue, which became the sole location of the Hollywood Art Center School from 1960 until 2000. Henry Lovins, alongside his wife, offered a unique yet disciplined curriculum greatly influenced by his teacher and longtime friend, prolific artist Robert Henri. After Henry Lovins passed away in 1960, Mona Lue Lovins continued teaching classes at the school until her death in 2000. With a past shrouded in mystery, inconsistencies in the
by Keldine Hull
Noted artist and school founder, Henry Lovins, looking out front door of his estate, circa 1949. Photo by Leland Auslender and provided by Elizabeth Lovins and the Hollywood Art Center Archive.
One of the art studios remains as it was when the school closed. Photo by Kathy Flynn
true origins of the secluded property make it difficult to tell where legend ends and reality begins. According to Hollywood lore, it was long thought that William Randolph Hearst originally built the property for then girlfriend, well- known actress and socialite Marion Davies. However, through meticulous research, Architectural Historian Heather Goers discovered that the property was actually built for impressionist Otto Classen in 1904 by famed architects Dennis & Farwell who also built the iconic Magic Castle, Hollywood Hotel, and a single- family home for the Father of Hollywood himself, H. J. Whitley. Goers explains what makes the property so rare in the ever-changing Los Angeles landscape. “I think one of the things that makes the Hollywood Art Center School property so unique is just how complex and multifaceted its story is. It’s not often that you see a property with so many different layers of history – from the early development of continues
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Photo by Kathy Flynn
The 1904 Italinate villa and school buildings have been hidden behind gates next to the American Legion on busy Highland Avenue for 70 years. The classrooms and art studios have now been repurposed as a guest house.
Hollywood to the design of the house by architects Dennis & Farwell, who were some of the earliest prominent architects in the area, to the artist Otto Classen, to Henry Lovins and the development of the Hollywood Art Center School. You have all of these different elements of Hollywood history converging on one site, which is such a special thing to see.” Former student and caretaker Stephanie Galli, who attended the school from 1985 to 1990, experienced firsthand the influence of the Lovins and their unique curriculum. Galli reminisces about the beauty of the school, the lessons learned, and her interactions with Mona Lue Lovins. “When I first wandered in there, it was like some gothic place, overgrown, wild, and beautiful. People pass right by it and never see it. I graduated in 1990 but continued studying with Mona until her death. I found Hollywood Art Center School stimulating and inspiring. It was like a fairytale, and it captured me. I even lived on the property in a little cottage for 25 years.” Galli continues, “When I met Mona, she was sitting up in the atrium. She was probably in her late 70’s. She was very easy to talk to, very profound but had a good sense of humor. And she was a genius. She could teach any subject, from sculpture to perspective to painting. If we made a mistake or there was 18 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2019
an accident, if plaster fell all over the place, she would just laugh. She had only positive, constructive criticism.” One lesson in particular left a lasting impression long after Galli’s time at the school. “Mona used to talk about Darkhorse Canyon. In the late 1800’s a stagecoach came through and was robbed of its gold. It was buried in the hills right there off of Highland. Mona would always say that an artist found the gold within themselves.” Over a century after Otto Classen first took residency at 2025-2027 North Highland Avenue, a new owner has taken over the property, but its history remains. Director at Bulldog Realtors Bob Friday was responsible for selling the property and explains what makes it so unusual to this day. “To find almost 3 acres for the most part pretty much untouched other than the home and guest house is extremely rare. This was quite a joy to show because a lot of people came to it just because they knew that with properties like this, there aren’t a lot of them left. This one is unique. It’s a part of our history that’s very quickly disappearing and so from that standpoint, this is not your average house in Los Angeles.” Director of the Hollywood Art Center Archive Elizabeth Lovins, granddaughter to Henry and Mona Lue Lovins, has dedicated her life to researching and documenting the Hollywood Art Center School and the unprecedented ways it inspired creativity. “My grandparents set the parameters to have this kind of outdoor environment where they could go indoor and outdoor between the studio and the grounds and kind of wander around. It was this whole type of visual and sensory experience because as an artist, when you start, you kind of need something to get that creativity going in your brain.” Lovins continues, “Walking around and
The many airy and light-filled rooms were beautifully staged for potential buyers. Property includes many patios, a waterfall and up the hillside, an amphitheatre and greenhouse—spectacular property awaiting a transformation. Photos courtesy of Bob Friday, Bulldog Estates (310) 720-9979 bulldogrealtors.com
being in that type of environment seemed to really get people into more of a creative space in their own heads. The grounds were really meant to inspire the artist and help them immerse themselves in a place that was continuously creative. They had access to a lot of inspiration and viewpoints of the Hollywood Hills. They could go off and always find a private spot to draw or paint or do whatever they wanted because the property was so big. There’s all sorts of nooks and crannies there.” In addition to its unique environment, the Hollywood Art Center School also had a roster of talented instructors who worked both in entertainment and the arts. Roger Noble Burnham was a modeling and sculpture instructor who’s work included the 12- foot bronze statue of General MacArthur in MacArthur Park. Another notable instructor was Edward Langley, art director for Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and early silent films like the “Mask of Zorro.” Lovins’ reminisces about her days spent on the property, surrounded by its raw beauty, and the unforgettable memories she’ll carry with her forever. “My dad was a filmmaker. I used to come with him all the time, because we lived in the Valley, to the house. He had his business there, so I’d sit up in his office and he’d be editing things on film reels with his team. I remember always kind of being there and being able to just wander around free. One time my grandmother took me into this sculpture room, put me up on a big stool, and said, ‘Here’ as she stuck my hands in this big, 25- gallon jar of red clay. And she’s like, ‘I’ll be back.’ She just left me there for a few hours to make whatever I want.”
Lovins continues to honor her family’s legacy by sharing their story and adding another chapter to Hollywood’s rich history so unique and unlike any other city in the world. “A lot of remnants and traces of old Hollywood exist and the Art Center is definitely one of them. And it’s really unique just because no one knew it was there, and it survived all of the changes in that area. It’s important to keep these historic places that make Hollywood so special.” DH
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Musso & Frank Grill A Century of Old Hollywood Tradition
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ccording to Gore Vidal, “walking into Musso & Frank is like walking into a warm bath.” Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the restaurant has long served as a comfortable oasis on Hollywood Boulevard. Here, the famous and infamous eat in peace next to tourists; servers and customers are part of the same family, and old Hollywood lives forever. When Musso & Frank first opened on September 27th, 1919, Hollywood Boulevard was still a dirt road. The restaurant was first opened as Frank’s Café by French immigrant Firmin “Frank” Toulet. Shortly thereafter, restauranteur Joseph Musso bought into the restaurant and it was rechristened as Musso & Frank’s Grill. Chef Jean Rue’s cooking made the restaurant a hit with the filmmakers who had started to live and work around Hollywood. In 1927, Musso and Toulet sold the restaurant to two Italian immigrants, Joseph Carissimi and John Mosso. The two families continued to run the restaurant together until 2009 when Caris20 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2019
by Michael Darling simi’s heirs sold their stake in the restaurant to Mosso’s heirs. Musso & Frank remains in the family and John Mosso’s greatgrandson Mark Echeverria now runs the business. Echeverria grew up at the restaurant and has many fond memories of Musso & Frank. His earliest memory of the family business was in 1984, when he was just four years old. “We all ordered Shirley Temples and the bartenders served them to us in Martini glasses, so I felt so sophisticated,” says Echeverria. The staff feels like part of the family. This loyalty between staff and management has helped keep the restaurant consistent over the generations. Although Echeverria had worked in other service industries, when he became manager in 2009, he spent 16 hours a day at the restaurant and looked to the staff for guidance to make sure he got it right. “They were very instrumental in guiding me as far as what fine dining hospitality was like. I had the business experience, but they taught me the front end of it.”
Many of the restaurant’s employees have worked there for years. Sergio Gonzalez has worked at Musso & Frank since 1974, and though he technically retired in 2015, he still works two to three lunch shifts a week. “Sergio watched me grow up, basically,” says Echeverria. Gonzalez started working at the restaurant when he was just 20 years old and never left. How big a role has Musso & Frank played in Gonzalez’ life? His daughter’s husband used to wait tables at the restaurant. Of course, Musso & Frank is known for the celebrities that have passed through its doors. Gonzalez usually isn’t too phased by the celebrity customers, saying people often ask if he’s excited that he “takes care of all those famous people,” to which he usually says, “not really, I’ve taken care of lots of people over the years.” However, Gonzalez has a few notable customers. When the Rolling Stones are in town, they specifically request that Gonzalez serve as their waiter. “I think he and Keith [Richards, the Stones’ guitarist] have been buddies for 44 years now,” says Echeverria.
Photo: Kathy Flynn
ABOVE: Musso & Franks owners and staff raise a toast to 100 years of legendary service and cuisine. LEFT: The restaurant’s exterior c. 1928 Celebrities like John Travolta, David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino still drop by the restaurant because it remains a quiet place where stars can have a drink or a meal without worrying about being bothered. “There’s no autograph hounds; they give their celebrity clientele their privacy. It’s probably the only place where a celebrity can go eat dinner without being bothered,” says longtime customer Jimmy Pappas. Over the course of his 30 years coming to Musso & Frank, Pappas has become dining pals with stars like Mickey Rooney and Ernest Borgnine and close friends with the staff. “They came to my kids’ baptism; I’ve been to their kids’ quinceañeras. It’s like we’re family,” says Pappas. There have also been some more notorious figures who have frequented Musso & Frank. When he started at the restaurant, Gonzalez had an older customer who always came in with bodyguards. “I used to say ‘Hi papa, how you doing?’ and give him a kiss Continues on page 39
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A rts ntertainment E & Film
Issa Rae and Marsai Marin in Universal’s Little, opening Apr 12. Photo by Eli Joshua Ade
North Hollywood CineFest Mar 20- 28. Laemmle’s NoHo 7. A premiere event for independent cinema from all over the world. www.nohocinefest.com Los Angeles Women’s International Film Festival Mar 21-24. LA Live Regal Cinemas. Now in its 15th year, the festival celebrates the cinematic achievements of women from the around the world. www.lawomensfest.com
The Newport Beach Film Festival Apr 25-May 2 at multiple venues in Newport Beach. Bringing the best classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world to Orange County. The 20th annual NBFF will be screening over 300 features and short films. www.newportbeachfilmfest.com Artemis Film Festival Apr 25-28. Laemmle’s Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre. The first film festival dedicated to honoring female action and empowerment heroes. www.artemisfilmfestival.com Hollywood Blvd Film Festival Apr 26-28. The Complex Theatre. HBFF focuses on supporting new & emerging filmmakers so that they are inspired to keep telling amazing stories. hollywoodblvdfilmfestival.com The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival May 1-8. Location TBA. Highlighting the diversity of the Jewish experience through film. www.lajfilmfest.org
Robert Downey Jr stars in Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame opening Apr 26.
South East European Film Festival May 1-8. Writer’s Guild Theater. Educates about and promotes cultural diversity of South East Europe through films from the region www.seefilmla.org
The Method Fest Independent Film Festival Mar 22-28. Laemmle’s Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre. 13th annual festival showcases outstanding acting performances in independent films. www.methodfest.com Noir City: Hollywood Thru Apr 7 at the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre. The longest-running film noir festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a slate of sinister cinema and a special appearance from author James Ellroy. www.americancinematheque.com Beverly Hills Film Festival Apr 3-7. TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. Now in its 19th year, the festival objective is to merge today’s filmmaking pioneers with the wealth of cinematic heritage of Beverly Hills by edifying and developing the cinematic community and enhancing the impact of the arts. www.beverlyhillsfilmfestival.com Indian Film Festival Los Angeles April 11-14. LA Live Regal Cinemas. Showcasing films, supporting emerging filmmakers, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora. www.indianfilmfestival.org TCM Classic Film Festival April 11-14. TCL Chinese Theatre, The Egyptian Theater, Hollywood American Legion Post 43 and the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Where movie lovers from around the world can gather to experience classic movies as they were meant to be experienced: on the big screen, in some of the world's most iconic venues, with the people who made them. www.filmfestival.tcm.com 22 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2019
Taron Egerton stars as Elton John in Paramount’s Rocketman, opening May 31.
Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival May 2-10 at multiple venues. Since 1983, the LAAP Film Fest has presented nearly 4,000 films, videos and digital media works by Asian international and Asian Pacific American artists. www.festival.vcmedia.org/2019 Hollywood Women’s Film Festival Jun 13-18. Raleigh Studios, UCLA, and Dick Clark Productions. Empowering and celebrating women in film, television and media. hollywoodwomensfilminstitute.org
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www.discoverhollywood.com Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth in Sony Pictures’ Men in Black: International, opening Jun 14. Keep up with Film Festivals on the Discover Hollywood website: www.discoverhollywood.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Film-Festivals AMC Sunset 5 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. (323) 654-2217. New releases with reserved seating, cocktails, craft beers, and dine-in options. 21+ www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/los-angeles/amc-sunset-5 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 IMAX theater, the Director’s Lounge Cocktail Bar. $5 parking. www.amctheatres.com/movietheatres/los-angeles/universal-cinema-amc-at-citywalk-hollywood American Cinematheque (Egyptian Theatre) 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-3456. 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 ArcLight Hollywood 6360 Sunset Blvd. (323) 615-2550. Innovative cinema concept includes café/bar, retail, exhibits, Cinerama Dome and 14 theatres. Yearround Arclight Presents program includes anniversary screenings, classic films, and Q&As with filmmakers. www.arclightcinemas.com Arena Cinelounge 6464 Sunset Blvd. lobby level (323) 924-1644. Premier boutique art house cinema presenting the best in new feature films every night of the week. www.arenascreen.com 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. www.elcapitantheatre.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY)
Sasha Lane, David Harbour, and Daniel Dae Kim in Lionsgate’s Hellboy, opening Apr 12.
Mena Massoud and Will Smith star in Disney’s Aladdin, opening May 24. IMAX Theatres State of the Art film experiences. See TCL Chinese Theatres and Universal Cinema at City Walk. 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/about/facilities/linwood-dunn-theater 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 shows all films on 35mm. $10. www.thenewbev.com (See FAMILY) NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) (323) 521-7385. Hollywood-based non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. Monthly screenings at 1139 South Hill St, DTLA. www.newfilmmakersla.com Pacific Theatres at The Grove 189 The Grove Dr. (323) 615-2202. 14 theatres with a beautifully designed Neo-Deco lobby. www.pacifictheatres.com/grove TCL Chinese 6 Theatres 6801 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. Six state-of-the-art theatres, including IMAX, VIP lounge and seating, part of the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.tclchinesetheatres.com (See PLACES) Vista Theatre 4473 Sunset Blvd. (323) 660-6639. Small, 90-year-old neighborhood theater offers first run features. This beautiful theater reflects the Egyptian influence popular in the late 1920s. www.vintagecinemas.com/vista
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A rts Entertainment & Music
Low Cut Connie performs at the Troubadour April 4.
Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 245-6400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com
The Fonda 6126 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-6269. A favored venue because of its historic details. See schedule and shows details on www.fondatheatre.com
Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Western Music Association Showcase every 3rd Sun 12-3pm. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS)
Ford Theatres 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, (323) 461-3673. Music, dance, and film screenings in Summer and Fall. www.fordtheatres.org
Grandson appears at the Roxy April 2. Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine St. (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as LA’s first and most lavish legitimate theatre, now a multi-media concert venue and nightclub. www.avalonhollywood.com (See PLACES) Bootleg Theater 2220 Beverly Blvd. (213) 3893856. Live Indie music most nights. www.bootlegtheater.org 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 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 THEATRE, PLACES)
Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 467-7444. Longest running cabaret supper club in the United States. Shows nightly. Open mic Tues. www.facebook.com/Gardenia-206785766025734/ Genghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Live Music 740 N. Fairfax Ave., (323) 653-0640. Live music most nights. Times vary. www.genghiscohen.com The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave. (844) 524-7335. Outdoor venue in the heart of Griffith Park. Reopens for the 2019 season in April. www.lagreektheatre.com Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2000. World-famous summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Legendary amphitheater has presented the world’s greatest musicians for 85 years. Reopens for the 2019 season in May. Site open for visits. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 886-0181. Eclectic concerts in historic former Masonic Lodge and on the Fairbanks lawn. 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.hollywoodpalladium.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
Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-4294. American-style food with the Number One piano bar in L.A. featuring Marty & Elayne at 9:00pm. Tues–Sat nights. Live bands Sun & Mon nights. www.thedresden.com (See DINING)
Largo at The Coronet 366 N. La Cienega (310) 855-0350. A variety of live music & comedy nightly. www.largo-la.com (See COMEDY)
El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing topnotch entertainment. www.elcidsunset.com
Lucky Strike Live 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7776. Located in Hollywood & Highland, venue has evolved into underground entertainment hub. Sound Check Live last Wednesday of month features live, unrehearsed performances by national touring and local artists. www.luckystrikesocial.com/locations/hollywood
El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Fri and Sat nights. www.elfloridita.com
Miceli’s Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438. Piano melodies nightly at 6pm. www.micelisrestaurant.com (See DINING)
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Al Green at the Greek Theatre May 9.
Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000. In addition to the comprehensive menu and bar, Pig ‘n Whistle features live entertainment every Fri and Sat in the Back Room along with Karaoke in the Main room every Thurs. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com/ (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 Roxy 9009 Sunset Blvd. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. www.theroxy.com Sassafras Saloon 1233 N. Vine St. (323) 467-2800. Features southern home root inspired libations and live music. 5pm-2am nightly. www.sassafrassaloon.com
The Sayers Club 1645 Wilcox Ave.. Features shows and impromptu performances. Thu-Sat www.sayersclub.com
Three Clubs 1123 Vine St. (323) 462-6441. A music, comedy and burlesque venue for emerging local talent and established and touring acts. www.threeclubs.com Tramp Stamp Granny’s 1638 N Cahuenga Blvd. Old school piano bar owned by actor Darren Criss features upscale debauchery in the form of Broadway sing-a-longs and the occasional Monday night Queer Cabaret. www.trampstampgrannys.com 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. Sunset Jam every Mon night. 21 and over. www.viperroom.com Whiskey A-Go-Go 8901 Sunset Blvd. (310) 652-4202. From hard rock to alternative music at one of Hollywood’s legendary clubs since ‘64. Ultimate Jam Night every Tue. www.whiskyagogo.com
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Chad Addison, Clarissa Thibeaux, and Matthew Hancock star in Hype Man at the Fountain Theatre thru Apr 14. Photo by Ed Krieger
Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby’s enhanced 3,400-seat theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See MUSIC, PLACES) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave. (323) 663-1525. Original and classical theatre productions in 78-seat theatre. Adjacent secure parking. www.fountaintheatre.com Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 673-0544. An eclectic 99-seat performance space. Features innovative original plays.www.greenwaycourttheatre.org
Echo Theatre Company’s The Wolves at the Atwater Village Theatre thru Apr 22. Photo by Darrett Sanders 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 The Broadwater 1076 Lillian Way. Features four theatres: Main Stage, Second Stage, Black Box, and Studio, plus the Broadwater Plunge bar. www.thebroadwaterla.com 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
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 Independent Shakespeare Company 3191 Casitas Ave. #130. (818) 710-6306. Presents new plays that connect to history and experimental productions of classical plays. www.iscla.org LA LGBT Center Theatres Village at Ed Gould Plaza1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7300. Renberg Theatre: 200-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre
Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave. Four theatres: two 99-seat and two 50 seat. Parking. Home of the Echo Theatre Company, Open Fist Theatre Company, the Circle X Theatre Company and Ensemble Studio Theatre LA. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org
Yehezkel Lazarov in Fiddler on the Roof at the Hollywood Pantages Apr 16—May 5.
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
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The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-8018. 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. The Living Room series Monday nights at 8pm. 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 LGBTQ+ 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 26 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SPRING 2019
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Sacred Fools Theatre 1076 Lillian Way (323) 207-5605. Theater company renowned for its bold, irreverent local productions. www.sacredfools.org (see Broadwater Theatre)
Studio/Stage 520 N Western Ave. (323) 591-4849. Intimate venue for theatrical and musical performances. www.stagecraftsllc.com
Erin J. Lann, Lauren Van Kurin and Kristyn Evelyn in Sacred Fool’s Tangerine Sunset at the Broadwater Mainstage thru Apr 13. Photo by Matt Kamimura
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. skylighttheatre.org
Lounge Theatre 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-9988. Multi-arts complex with spacious lobby and 46-seat and 50-seat theatre located on Theatre Row. www.theatreplanners.com New American Theatre 1312 N. Wilton Pl. (310) 424-2980. A 99-seat theatre committed to nurturing new and emerging artists who are on their journey through their career. www.newamericantheatre.com Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave. (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99-seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.com McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1008. 60-seat theatre. Acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com
Joshua Grosso, Phoenix Best, and Jillian Butler in Les Misérables at the Hollywood Pantages May 7 thru Jun 2. Photo by Matthew Murphy Son of Semele Ensemble (SOSE) 3301 Beverly Blvd. Recognizes emerging cultural questions through the production of new or under-exposed plays. www.sonofsemele.org The 11:11 Space 1107 N Kings Road. (323) 378-6969. This new venue is expanding beyond traditional theatre to include live music, comedy, pop-up art exhibits, film screenings, and private events. www.the111space.com Theatre of NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 856-8611. Avant-garde experimental theatre in the “Cahuenga Corridor.” www.theatreofnote.com
Nan McNamara and Lori Berg in Steel Magnolias at Actors Co-Op’s David Schall Theatre thru May 5. Photo by Matthew Gilmore 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.hollywoodpantages.com (See PLACES)
Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of 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) Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave. (661) 670-8328. Presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com SPRING 2019 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 27
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Malta Small but Mighty through the Ages by Nyla Arslanian
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xtending a tour of Sicily with a stop on Malta seemed a perfect ending to a wonderful vacation. The flight from Catania airport to Valletta, Malta, is barely long enough for a cup of coffee yet the short flight took us to another world even though it was once part of the Kingdom of Sicily. I don’t know what I was expecting, exactly, but when the cab left us near the wide bustling pedestrian-only thoroughfare that dissects central Valletta, we were not only transported into another world, but 600 years into the past. It was easy to see why filmmakers come to Malta for the 15th and 16th century vibe and fortifications but there was much more to learn about this small island nation than film locations. Megaliths, medieval dungeons and Calypso's Cave...the Maltese Islands are positively mythic. The narrow meandering streets of their towns and villages lead to the main square, which is invariably dominated by a huge baroque church. The Maltese archipelago which lies virtually at the center of
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the Mediterranean, about 58 miles south of Sicily and 180 miles north of Africa, consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino—a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants occupying an area of 200 square miles. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving nightlife and 7,000 years of intriguing history there is a great deal to see and do. With a scant three days, our stay was limited and we only scratched the surface of this amazing island nation. Sightseeing and photography in such a location is pure joy. Although our time didn’t allow a trip to very ancient part of Malta, a visit to the archealogical museum in Valletta provided a comprehensive tour through the ages. It was quite a revelation to learn that Malta’s prehistoric temples are the oldest structures in the world predating Stonehenge in England. The island’s temples qualify as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are open to the public.There are megalithic monuments, Bronze Age dolmens, Punic tombs and remains of Roman Villas. For three millennia, from around 5200 B.C., the archipelago was home to a unique, temple-building civilization. These temples are thought to be the oldest free-standing buildings known to man. The archealogical museum in Valletta is filled with treasurers from these sites. Thus, the history of Malta is long and colorful, dating back to the dawn of civilization. The most populated part of Malta is comprised of several clearly distinct districts: Valletta, Birgu and Zebbug. It’s here that the Knights of St. John established their realm. It's a dizzying exercise to attempt to trace the history of Malta. Nu-
merous conquering armies and invasions throughout the centuries no doubt gave it its unique character and mystique-- population of Gozo being taken into slavery, or worse, thousands succumbing to the plague. No doubt the arrival of the Knights of St. John, granted the island by Emperor Charles V, acknowledging the religious monk and warrior order for their contribution and bravery during the crusades, was a gift to the then 12,000 inhabitants of Malta. The order, in addition to its extraordinary military acumen, was founded as an order of service to the poor and infirm. Their first priority was the fortification of the island which was tested when invaded by a 40,000-man Ottoman army. With
MAIN PHOTO: Panoramic view of Birgu. Game of Thrones utilized Malta’s stone buildings and fortresses on the small Meditteranean isle for King’s Landing and places such as the Free City of Pentos, Essos and other Southern Westerosi climates where Daenerys resides in Season one. Photo courtesy of ViewMalta.com ABOVE: Fort Manoel location for King’s Landing where tragic beheading of Ned Stark at the hands of evil King Joffrey occurred in Season One Episode 9. Photo by Helen Sloan, Courtesy of HBO
LEFT: One of the most recognizable Game of Thrones locations, Pjazza/Triq Mesquita, Lord Baelish’s brothel where Catelyn hides for Ned to meet her and where Jame ambushes Ned seen in Episodes 3 and 6. Photo by Rebecca Sharp, courtesy of AlmostGinger.com
600 knights and 6,000 regulars, Malta defeated the Ottomans and the knights’ stature enhanced as this battle stopped the westward expansion of the Ottoman Empire. The city of Valletta was built and the order flourished until Malta was conquered by
Napoleon Bonapart in 1798. However, in today’s view, Malta remains in the 16th Century. No doubt this is what filmmakers see when searching for locations. And it was here that scenes from the popular Game of Thrones came to life. Although filming here dates back to British films of the 1930s, in recent years, Malta has become one of Europe's most popular film and television locations—dubbed "the Mediterranean's mini-Hollywood" by The London Times. The Maltese Islands have been home to Continued on page 51
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The Cat & Fiddle 742 N. Highland Ave. (323) 468-3800. Have your event with us! Our new location boasts a large, hand-crafted pub bar with community tables and booths. We also have an intimate lush garden patio that is perfect for your gathering. Contact us today for our events package. www.thecatandfiddle.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)
Cleo Third Street 8384 W. 3rd Street. (323) 579-1600. Located within the Orlando Hotel, Cleo, from Chef Danny Elmaleh, offers a warm, social setting for Mediterranean dining paired with an inventive list of signature craft-cocktails. The restaurant features a stunning mural, bustling dining room open all day, and takeaway window to serve fresh pressed juices, making it the perfect destination for any meal of occasion. www.cleorestaurant.com
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
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)
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
Pinks Square at LaBrea and Melrose officially named Los Angeles landmark. L-R Owners Gloria, Richard and Beverly Pink. 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 4-9pm. Closed Mon. www.mussoandfrank.com
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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) The Pie Hole 6314 Hollywood Blvd. (just west of Hollywood & Vine). (323) 963-5174. The Pie Hole uses recipes passed down in the family for five generations along with more modern inventions like the Earl Grey Tea Pie! Combined with an Aussie inspired savory pie selection and a signature specialty coffee program, The Pie Hole strives to be the ultimate destination for comfort food and the perfect cup of coffee. www.thepieholela.com/hollywood
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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., Los Angeles (323) 931-4223. The ultimate Mom and Pop hot dog stand. It's a Hollywood love story, starting with Paul & Betty Pink selling hot dogs from a cart on a neighborhood street corner at La Brea & Melrose in 1939. Pink’s is renowned for its delicious variety of hot dogs and hamburgers, huge portions, and affordable prices. Its historic, fun atmosphere is considered a quintessential Hollywood experience, particularly for the late-night club crowd. Hours: Sun-Thurs 9:30am-2am, Fri- Sat 9:30am to 3am. www.pinkshollywood.com Raffalo’s Pizza 1657 N La Brea Ave., (323) 462-1344 or (323) 851-4022. “The best pizza in town” Since 1977 serving pizza, dinners, sandwiches, salads, beer and wine in a rustic setting at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. They deliver to home or office. 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 3-7pm, 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 Yamashiro 1999 N Sycamore Ave. (323) 466-5125, Perhaps the most romantic venue in Southern California, Yamashiro’s unique ambiance of historic tranquility and unparalleled views offer guests a place of serenity high above Los Angeles. Our dynamic, culinary team is skilled in creating Asian-inspired Californian fare. From favorites including American wagyu and truffle hamachi to our newest menu items, such as baconwrapped sriracha shrimp, guests experience Hollywood in all of its splendor. www.yamashirohollywood.com
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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 #18) N. La Brea Ave. 1. AMERICAN AMERICAN ACADEMY CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian Theatre CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian #18) Blvd. 2. AMERICAN STELLA ADLER ACADEMY/THEATRE 6773Theatre Hollywood AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY 6305 Yucca Ave. 2. 3. AMERICAN AMERICAN MUSICAL FILM INSTITUTE 2021 N. Western ADLER ACADEMY/THEATRE 6773 Hollywood 3. 4. STELLA AMERICAN LEGION POST 43 2035 N. Highland Ave. Blvd. AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE 2021 N. Western 4. 5. AMOEBA MUSIC 6400 Sunset Blvd. AMERICAN LEGION POST 43 2035 N. Highland Ave. 5. 6. AUTRY AT GRIFFITH PARK 4700 Western Heritage Way (See #27) Sunset Blvd. Blvd. RECORDS 6400 6. 7. AMOEBA BARNSDALL ART PARK 4800 Hollywood ATRECORDS GRIFFITH 1750 PARKN. 4700 Heritage Way (See #27) 7. 8. AUTRY CAPITOL VineWestern St. ART PARK BARNSDALL 4800 Hollywood Blvd. 8. 9. CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd. N. Vine St. RECORDS CAPITOL 1750 9. 10. CHAPLIN STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Brea Ave. BAR & GRILL SunsetBlvd. Blvd. 10. CHINESE THEATRE 69256725 Hollywood 11. CATALINA STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Sunset Brea Ave. 11. 12. CHAPLIN CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Bl. Hollywood Blvd. CHINESE THEATRE 6925 12. 13. COLUMBIA SQUARE 6121 Sunset Blvd. CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Sunset Bl. 13. 14. THE COMPLEX (on Theatre Row) 6476 Santa Monica Blvd SQUARE 6121 Sunset6671 Bl. Sunset Blvd. 14. 15. COLUMBIA CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD Santa#30) Monica Blvd. COMPLEX (on(See Theatre Row)&6476 15. THE DOLBY THEATRE Hollywood Highland OF THE WORLD Sunset Blvd. 16. 16. CROSSROADS DRESDEN RESTAURANT 1760 N.6671 Vermont Ave. DOLBY THEATRE (See Hollywood & Highland #30) 17. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd. N. Vermont Ave. RESTAURANT 1760 17. 18. DRESDEN EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd. EGYPTIAN 6712 18. 19. THE EVERLY HOTEL THEATRE 1800 Argyle Ave.Hollywood Blvd. CAPITAN THEATRE EL 6838 Hollywood Blvd. 19. 20. FARMERS MARKET & THE GROVE 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. Argyle Ave. HOTEL 1800Ave. 20. FERNDELL Western & Ferndell 21. EVERLY MARKET & THE GROVE 21. THE FONDA 6126 Hollywood Blvd.3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. 22. FARMERS Western Ave 2580 & Ferndell 22. 23. FERNDELL FORD AMPHITHEATRE Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood Blvd. THE FONDA 6126 23. 24. FOUNTAIN THEATRE 5060 Fountain Ave. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. 24. 25. FORD GREEKAMPHITHEATRE THEATRE 2700 N. Vermont THEATRE 50602800 Fountain Ave. 25. 26. FOUNTAIN GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY E. Observatory Road THEATRE 2700 N.atVermont 26. 27. GREEK GRIFFITH PARK Entrance Riverside Drive to Museum & Zoo GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY 2800 E. Observatory 27. 28. GROUNDLINGS THEATRE 7307 Melrose Ave. Road Entrance 28. 29. GRIFFITH GRUB 911PARK N. Seward Ave.at Riverside Drive to Museum & Zoo Melrose Ave. Blvd. 7307 29. 30. GROUNDLINGS HOLLYWOOD &THEATRE HIGHLAND 6801 Hollywood HIGHLAND 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 30. 31. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD & ATHLETIC CLUB 6525 Sunset Blvd. ATHLETIC CLUB HOLLYWOOD 6525 Sunset Blvd. 31. 32. HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2601 N. Highland Avenue N. Highland Avenue HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2601 32. 33. HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS 1040 N. Las Palmas Blvd. 33. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER CHAMBER OF OF COMMERCE COMMERCE 6255 (323) Sunset 469-8311 34. 34. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD FARMERS FARMERS MARKET MARKET Ivar Ivar St. St. (Hollywood (Hollywood to to Sunset) Sunset) Santa Monica HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 35. 35. HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Blvd. HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 2100 Highland Ave. 36. 36. HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 2100 Highland Ave. 37. 37. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD HIGH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL 1521 1521 N. N. Highland Highland Ave. Ave. 38. 38. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD HOTEL HOTEL 1160 1160 N. N. Vermont Vermont Ave. Ave. HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM at Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland 39. 39. HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM at Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave.Ave. 40. 40. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOODPALLADIUM PALLADIUM6215 6215Sunset SunsetBlvd. Blvd. 41. 41. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOODPOST POSTOFFICE OFFICE1615 1615Wilcox Wilcox 42. 42. HOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOODROOSEVELT ROOSEVELTHOTEL HOTEL7000 7000Hollywood HollywoodBlvd. Blvd. TOYS AND COSTUMES HOLLYWOOD 6600 Hollywood Hollywood Blvd. Blvd. 43. 43. HOLLYWOOD TOY AND COSTUMES 6608 Hollywood Blvd. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 6767 44. 44. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 6767 Hollywood Blvd. 45. 45. L. L. RON RON HUBBARD HUBBARD LIFE LIFE EXHIBITION EXHIBITION 6331 6331 Hollywood Hollywood Blvd. Blvd. 6541 Hollywood Blvd.N. Highland (See #30) 46. JANES LOEWSHOUSE HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 HOUSE Hollywood & Highland (See #30) JAPAN 46. JANES HOUSE 6541 Hollywood Blvd. 47. 47. JIMMY JIMMY KIMMEL KIMMEL LIVE LIVE 6840 6840 Hollywood Hollywood Blvd. Blvd. 48. 48. KTLA-TV/TRIBUNE KTLA-TV/TRIBUNE BROADCASTING BROADCASTING 5800 5800 Sunset Sunset Blvd. Blvd. 49. 49. LAUGH LAUGH FACTORY FACTORY 8001 8001 Sunset Sunset Blvd. Blvd. LACE/L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 50. 51. LACE/L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 Hollywood Hollywood Blvd. Blvd. Blvd. 51. 52. LOS LOS FELIZ FELIZ Vermont Vermont Ave. Ave. and and Los Los Feliz Feliz Blvd. LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 N. Highland (See #30) 53. MADAME TUSSAUDS 6933 Hollywood Blvd. 52. 54. MAGIC MAGIC CASTLE CASTLE 7001 7001 Franklin Franklin Ave Ave 53. 55. MATRIX MATRIX THEATRE THEATRE & & MELROSE MELROSE AVENUE AVENUE 7657 7657 Melrose Melrose Ave. Ave. METRORAIL STATIONS: Hollywood Highland; Hollywood & Vine; METRORAIL STATIONS: Hollywood &&Highland; Hollywood & Vine; Hollywood & Western; Sunset & Vermont; Universal City Hollywood & Western; Sunset & Vermont; Universal City 54. 56. MICELIS MICELIS 1646 1646 N. N. Las Las Palmas PalmasAve. Ave. 55. 57. RICARDO RICARDO MONTALBAN MONTALBAN THEATRE THEATRE 1615 1615 N. N. Vine Vine Street Street MULHOLLAND FOUNTAIN Los 56. 58. MULHOLLAND FOUNTAIN Los Feliz Feliz Blvd. Blvd.at atRiverside RiversideDrive Drive MUSSO & FRANK GRILL 6667 Hollywood Blvd. 57. 59. MUSSO & FRANK GRILL 6667 Hollywood Blvd. 58. 60. ORCHARD ORCHARD GABLES GABLES 1577 1577 Wilcox Wilcox Ave. Ave. 59. 61. PANTAGES PANTAGES THEATRE THEATRE 6233 6233 Hollywood Hollywood Blvd. Blvd. 60. 62. PARAMOUNT PARAMOUNT PICTURES PICTURES 5555 5555 Melrose Melrose Ave. Ave. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. 61. 63. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. PIZZA 1657 1657 N. N. LaBrea LaBrea Ave. Ave. 62. 64. RAFFALLO’S RAFFALLO’S PIZZA 63. 65. ROCKWALK ROCKWALK 7425 7425 Sunset Sunset Blvd. Blvd. 64. FOOLS/BROADWATER 1076 Lillian Way 66. SACRED JACK RUTBERG FINE ARTS 357 N. La Brea Ave. GEORGE STERN GALLERY 65. 67. GEORGE STERN GALLERY 8920 8920 Melrose Melrose Ave. Ave. 5800 Sunset (SeeStreet #48) 68. SUNSET-BRONSON SUNSET-GOWER STUDIO 1438 N.Blvd. Gower STUDIOHeights 1438 N.toGower 66. 69. SUNSET-GOWER SUNSET STRIP (Crescent BeverlyStreet Hills) 67. SUNSET-LAS PALMAS STUDIO 1040 N. Las 70. TAGLYAN CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. Palmas (Crescent to Beverly 68. 71. SUNSET THEATRESTRIP OF NOTE 1517Heights N. Cahuenga Blvd.Hills) CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. 69. 72. TAGLYAN THEATRE ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 70. THEATRE UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Harry Potter) ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. 71. THEATRE UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Harry Potter) UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Harry Potter) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Harry 73. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave.Potter) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland 74. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 131 N. Larchmont Ave. CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 72. 75. UPRIGHT VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd. 73. 5959 Franklin Avenue 76. VILLA WALKCARLOTTA OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. 131 N. TOUR Larchmont 74. 77. VILLAGE WARNERPIZZERIA BROS. STUDIO (behind the hill in Burbank). VISITOR INFORMATION HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND #30)Blvd. 78. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY GO WEHO 7110 Santa(See Monica THEATER 4473 Sunset 75. 79. VISTA WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills aboveBlvd. Hollywood Blvd. at Whitley Ave. OF FAME Length of Hollywood 76. 80. WALK YAMASHIRO 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. Blvd. and Vine St. BROS. STUDIO TOUR (behind the hill in Burbank) 77. 81. WARNER ZOO 5333 Zoo Dr. (in Griffith Park, See #27). 78. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY 7110 Santa Monica Blvd. WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills above Hollywood Blvd.from at Whitley 79. (Editor's Note: The map stars are arbitrarily chosen listingsAve. and YAMASHIRO 1999 N. staff.) Sycamore Ave. 80. advertisers by the editorial 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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Artists Corner 1546 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-3900. Showcases emerging and established artists. www.artistscorner.us
Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley at the Autry Museum of the American West.
Mood Shifts at Artspace Warehouse thru Apr 26.
Tanya Bonakdar Gallery 1010 N Highland Ave (323) 380-7172. New Los Angeles location of longstanding NYC contemporary gallery presenting works across all media. Haim Steinbach: Appear to Use thru May 18. Tues-Sat 10am6pm www.tanyabonakdargallery.com Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd. (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865. California Jewels Apr 15; California & Western Paintings and Sculpture Apr 16; Modern Decorative Art + Design Apr 24; Prints & Multiples May 7; Made in California: Contemporary Art May 8; TCM Presents Wonders of the Galaxy: Science Fiction and Fantasy in Film May 14; Native American Art Jun 17. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us
Artplex Gallery 7377 Beverly Blvd. (323) 452-9628. New 3,200 sq. ft. gallery exhibiting international breakout artists. wwwartspacewarehouse.com
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
Artspace Warehouse 7358 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936-7020. Affordable urban, pop, abstract and sculptural art by emerging European and U.S. artists. Mood Shifts, Mar 23 – Apr 26; Factual Adaptation Apr 27 – May 31; Without Destination Jun 1- Jul 5. Mon - Thu 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm6pm. Free parking behind gallery. www.artspacewarehouse.com
Deitch Projects Gallery 925 N Orange Drive. (323) 925-3000. Former MOCA director Jeffrey Deitch returns to LA with a gallery for museum-scale exhibitions. People: Exhibition of figurative sculpture thru Apr 6. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm. deitch.com/los-angeles
Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way at Griffith Park. (323) 667-2000. Out of the Ashes: Snapshots of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake thru June 9; On Fire: Transcendent Landscapes by Michael Scott thru July 28; Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley Mar 31 – Jan 5; Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca May 19 – Jan 5. Closed Mon. www.theautry.org (See PLACES, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres were given to Los Angeles by oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1927. Includes L.A. Municipal Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Art Center. 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. Sculpture by Ann Greene Kelly thru Mar 30; Catharine Czudej Apr 20 – Jun 8. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. www.beneventolosangeles.com
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Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. Nick Brandt thru Apr 27. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.faheykleingallery.com Freedman Fitzpatrick 6051 Hollywood Blvd. #107. (323) 723-2785. Nicolas Roggy thru Mar 23. Wed-Sat 11am-6pm www.freedmanfitzpatrick.com Gallery 1988 7308 Melrose Ave. (323) 937-7088. Pop-culture themed artwork. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.nineteeneightyeight.com
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Nick Brandt, Bridge Construction with Elephants & Workers in Day, 2018 at Fahey Klein thru Apr 27.
Gallery 825 (LA Art Association) 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-8272. Founded in 1925, LAAA has launched the art careers of many celebrated artists and has played a central role in the formation of Los Angeles' arts community. Multiple Feeds and Kat Flyn, Maidy Morhous and Tom Wheeler solo shows Apr 6 – May 3; Sol Hill, Megan Quinn, Lorraine Triolo and K. Ryan Henisey solo shows May 11 – Jun 14. www.laaa.org
Frederick Wight, Date Palms, at George Stern Fine Arts.
Gavlak Gallery 1034 N. Highland Ave. (323) 467-5700. Vanessa German: $lang: Short Language in Soul thru May 18. www.gavlakgallery.com
JAPAN HOUSE 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Level 2. (800) 516-0565. M-F 10am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm. www.japanhousela.com (see SHOPPING)
Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. Collaborations with Los Angeles Artists thru Apr 19. Mon-Fri 9am- 5:30pm. www.geminigel.com Hamilton-Selway Fine Art 8678 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-1711. Large West Coat purveyors of pop and contemporary art. Recent acquisitions include work by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ed Ruscha. M-F 9am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm. www.hamiltonselway.com Trigg Ison Fine Art 9009 Beverly Blvd. (310) 274-8047. Fine European and American modern paintings and sculpture. Mon-Fri 11-4; Sat by appt. www.triggison.com
Vanessa German, $lang: Short Language in Soul at Gavlak thru May 18.
Kohn Gallery 1227 N. Highland Ave. (323) 461-3311. Heidi Hahn and Jarvis Boyland Apr 6-May 23; Maria Berrio Jun 1 – Jul 20. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 11am-6pm. www.kohngallery.com KP Projects Gallery 633 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Exhibits American emerging and midcareer contemporary artists. Todd Carpenter: Traces thru Mar 30. Tues-Sat 12-6pm. www.kpprojects.net LA><ART 7000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-4140. Experimental exhibitions animating dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences and the diversity of the city. Marie Voignier: Tinselwood and The Crisis of Representation as Illustrated with Plants and Flowers Mar 30-May 11; Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.laxart.org Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. Presents topical and unique artistic creations. Leigh Salgado Apr 6 – May 4; Jorg Dubin & Andrea Patrie May 11 – Jun 1; Chukes & Phung Huynk Jun 8 – Jun 29. Wed-Sat 12-6pm. www.launchla.org Leica Gallery Los Angeles 8783 Beverly Blvd. (424) 777-0341. Established and up-and-coming photographers. Michael Muller: An Odyssey thru Apr 8; Don Bartletti: Between Two Worlds and Nick Ut: From Hell to Hollywood Apr 11 – Jun 3. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. www.leicagalleryla.com Visual Arts continues
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Dominic Dispirito Pearly Party, 2019 at Steve Turner thru May 4.
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Mak Center at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 651-1510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio (1922) exploring the disciplines of art and architecture. Shelter or Playground: The House of Dust at Schindler House thru Jun 2. Free Fridays 4-6pm. www.makcenter.org
Rob Thom, BRWC, 2019 oil and wax on canvas at M+B Apr 6 – May 11.
La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-7667. Located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko. Outsider to religious to sexually deviant art. Laluzapalooza group show thru Mar 31; Wesley Wright: Ark of Man and Guy Colwell: The Wayward Ape Apr 5 – 28. Matthew Couper: In Memory of Water & Onward: Baldur Helgason, Yeo Kaa, Michele Melcher, Valerie Pobjoy, Sung Yik Yang May 3 – Jun 2; Semiotics: Dianne Bennett, Meagan Boyd, Carlin Diaz, Nathan Reidt Jun 7 – 30. Mon-Wed 11am7pm, Thu-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Los Angeles Center of Photography 1515 Wilcox Ave. (323) 464-0909. Hosts classes, workshops, and shows. Mon-Thu 10am-7:30pm, Fri 10am-5pm. Nathalie Seaver: Deconstruction Beauty thru May 3. www.lacphoto.org Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) 6522 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 957-1777. Cutting-edge multi-media exhibitions by emerging and renowned international artists. LACHSA Visual Arts Dept Annual Spring Exhibition thru May 23; Unravelling Collective Forms group show Apr 3 – May 25; The Archival Impulse: 40 Years of LACE continues thru 2019. Wed-Sun 12-6pm. www.welcometolace.org Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs in Barnsdall Park. David Alekhuogie: Gravity and Mariah Garnett: Trouble thru Apr 14; COLA 2019 May 23 – Jul 14. Free. ThuSun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org (See Barnsdall Art Park) M+B 612 N. Almont Dr. (310) 550-0050. Hosts contemporary art exhibits and events. Rob Thom Apr 6 – May 11. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.mbart.com
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Matthew Marks Gallery 1062 North Orange Grove and 7818 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 6541830. Gary Hume thru Mar 30. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.matthewmarks.com Meliksetian | Briggs 313 N. Fairfax. (310) 625-7049. Contemporary art gallery. Steven Hull: Our Little Cabin On The Lake – The Transformation of Jesus Christ thru May 25. Tue-Sat 12-5pm. www.meliksetianbriggs.com Nino Meir 1107 Greenacre Ave./7313 Santa Monica Blvd/7277 Santa Monica Blvd (323) 498-5957. Art gallery with three West Hollywood locations. Gallery One: Jana Schroder thru Apr; Anke Weyer opens in May. Gallery Two: Andreas Breunig thru Apr; Ginny Casey opens in May. Gallery Three: Cameron Welch thru Apr; Ulrich Wulff opens in May. www.miergallery.com Morán Morán 937 N La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-1711. A contemporary art gallery exhibiting work in a variety of media. Willie Stewart: In Between Days Mar 30 – Apr 27; Brian Belott May 11 – Jun 8. www.moranmorangallery.com Morrison Hotel Gallery 1200 Alta Loma Rd. (310) 881-6025. Features inspiring and iconic images of famous musicians over the years. Grunge: The Rise of a Generation thru Mar 31. Open daily. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com Moskowitz Bayse 743 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 790-4882. Alexa Guariglia Sink or Swim thru May 4; Anthony Lepore May 11 – Jun 29. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.moskowitzbayse.com Mr. Musichead 7420 Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-0042. Celebrating 20 years! The first gallery in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to the art and images of music. Glen Wexler: The 80s Portrait Sessions thru Apr 12. www.mrmusichead.com Shulamit Nazarian 616 N La Brea Ave. (310) 281-0961. Representing a diverse program of emerging and mid-career artists. Close to Home: Erica Deeman, Mark McKnight, Eva O'Leary, and Larry Sultan thru Apr 6. www.shulamitnazarian.com
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New Image Art 7920 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-2192. Emerging and mid-career artists outside the art world’s periphery. Tue-Sat 1-6pm. www.newimageartgallery.com Nonaka-Hill 720 N Highland Ave. (323) 450-9409. International contemporary art gallery. Parergon: Japanese Art of the 1980s and 1990s thru Apr 6. Miho Dohi, Naotaka Hiro & Wataru Tominaga Apr 13 – May 25. www.nonaka-hill.com
Nathalie Seaver Deconstructing Beauty at the Los Angeles Center of Photography thru May 3.
Noysky Projects 6727 Hollywood Blvd. (917)843-1249 www.noyskyprojects.com Overduin & Co. 6693 Sunset Blvd. (323) 464-3600. Rattle Road thru Apr 6th. www.overduinandco.com Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Silke Otto-Knapp: Land and Sea thru Mar 30. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com Diane Rosenstein Gallery 831 N. Highland Ave. (323) 462-2790. The Seven Year Itch Apr 6 – May 18. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.dianerosenstein.com
Cecilia Miguez Transitions at Louis Stern Fine Art Thru Apr 20.
George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-2600. Specializes in California Impressionism and American Scene painting. Gallery selections thru Jun 17. Tue – Fri 10am6pm; Sat 11am-6pm. www.sternfinearts.com Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-0147. Tue-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am6pm. Cecilia Meguez: Transitions thru Apr 20; Kellyann Burns Apr 27 – Jun 8. www.louissternfinearts.com Richard Telles Fine Art 7380 Beverly Blvd. (323) 965-5578. Joanne Greenbaum April – May. Tue- Sat 11am-5pm. www.tellesfineart.com Steve Turner Contemporary 6830 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 460-6830. Emerging and international artists. Pavement Nymphs and Roadside Flowers: Prostitutes in Paris After the Revolution, Dominic Dispirito: Pearly Queens, and Gabby Rosenberg: Night Pockets Mar 30 – May 4; Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.steveturner.la VSF (Various Small Fires) 812 N. Highland Ave. (310) 426-8040. Challenging conventional modes of art production and presentation. Diedrick Brackens Unholy Ghosts & Anna Sew Hoy The Wettest Letter thru Apr 27. Tue-Sat 10am6pm. www.vsf.la WUHO Gallery 6518 Hollywood Blvd. Woodbury University Hollywood Outreach invites a diverse audience to a vital and celebratory place for learning about exterior and interior architecture. www.wuho.architecture.woodbury.edu.
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Rock Walk 7425 Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-1060. Founded Nov 13, 1985, handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from the greatest musical performers and innovators who contributed the most to the growth of Rock ‘n Roll music as an art form. www.guitarcenter.com/rockwalk.gc
Hollywood Tower Apartments Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-5000. 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 FEATURED TOURS) Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 848-6530. Historic Eugenio Plummer Estate where Helen Hunt Jackson, author of Ramona, once visited. Originally part of the Rancho LaBrea land grant, the family home, deemed the oldest residence in Hollywood, was moved to Calabasas in 1983 to save it from demolition. Park includes recreational facilities. Farmers Market every Mon 9am-2pm. (See FAMILY) Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave. Dates back to 1914 and Mary Pickford. Where classic feature films such as The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers, In the Heat of the Night, Hopalong Cassidy and TV’s Superman series were filmed. www.raleighstudios.com 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.redstudioshollywood.com RKO Studios Corner of Melrose & Gower. Formerly owned by Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gary Cooper films were made here, along with Topper and Room Service. Acquired by Paramount, the familiar world globe is still visible and its historic sound stages are still in use. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum 6780 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-6335. Ripley’s Museum offers over 300 different exhibits of the strange, unusual and bizarre. Look for the dinosaur on the roof. Open daily 10am-midnight. www.ripleys.com/hollywood
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 preColumbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.) Schindler House 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 WedSun. Fri 4- 6pm FREE. www.schindlerhouse.org 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. Shumei Hollywood Center 7406 Franklin Ave. (323) 876-5528. Built in 1920, Joan Didion’s former Hollywood home is now a spiritual center promoting healing and natural agriculture with a goal of fostering health, happiness, and harmony for all. www.shumei.us 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. www.franklloydwright.org/site/john-storer-house
John Ritter mural at Hollywood High School
Sunset Bronson Studios 5800 Sunset Blvd., (323) 460-5858. Original Warner Bros. Studio where the first sound movie The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, was made in 1927. After the advent of sound, needing more space, Warners moved to Burbank, but continued using the studio for production of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck cartoons. In the late ‘40s, the studio became KTLA-TV, one of the nation’s first TV studios. The iconic “mansion” building and new multi-story facility are now home to Netflix www.hppsunsetstudios.com Sunset Gower Studios 1438 N. Gower St. Formerly Columbia Pictures (19261972). Classic It Happened One Night with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington with Jimmy Stewart were made here as were The Three Stooges movies. I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Flying Nun and later TV shows filmed here. Still a working studio lot for independent productions. New building at Sunset entrance houses iconic Technicolor. www.hppsunsetstudios.com Sunset Las Palmas Studios 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 860-0000. Formerly Hollywood Center Studios and located in the Hollywood Media District, it is a recent addition to Hudson Pacific’s holdings. 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.hppsunsetstudios.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 64-room luxury hotel and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www.sunsettowerhotel.com Sunset Vine Tower 1480 Vine St.(877) 285-6431. 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)
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on the forehead and hot towels for his knees.” Gonzalez didn’t know who the old man was, but did know he was a generous tipper. It wasn’t until Gonzalez saw the man’s obituary that everything clicked; Gonzalez’ frequent customer was former mob boss Mickey Cohen. Sneaking a peek at celebrity clientele isn’t the only reason to stop by Musso & Frank; the restaurant’s delicious menu is living Hollywood history. Many of the menu items have remained unchanged from Jean Rue’s day, while others have been gently reworked. Current executive chef J.P. Amateau is only the third executive chef in the restaurant’s history. Amateau has his own history with the restaurant. He started going to Musso & Frank as a child with his father Rod, a writer and director who moonlighted as Humphry Bogart’s stunt double. As the restaurant’s menu is heavily old school, there are some dishes you probably won’t find anywhere else like diplomat pudding, filet of sanddabs and Echeverria’s favorite, grenadine of beef. Echeverria, Amateau and the staff are reluctant to remove dishes because everything is someone’s favorite. “We sell maybe five smoked tongue sandwiches a month, but you gotta keep it on the menu,” says Echeverria. There might be only one regular who orders a particular item, but if they removed it from the menu “I’d hear from him for a whole month,” laughs Echeverria. It’s not just the menu that’s an example of living Hollywood history, the restaurant has been maintained and refurbished but never remodeled. Each piece of furniture has a history, whether it’s a bar stool frequented by Humphry Bogart or a table that was always reserved for Frank Sinatra. According to Pappas, Mickey Rooney once told him, “That wallpaper still has our cigar smoke in it.” There’s also the famous Charlie Chaplin booth, the only booth in the restaurant with a window. For a time, Chaplin would ride his horse from his studio at La Brea and Sunset to Musso & Frank. When he got there, he’d hitch the horse up outside and keep an eye on it from the window side seat. While the Musso & Frank team are still figuring out the exact plans for the centennial celebration, they have a few events planned. There will be a private party just for current and former staff, another “family” celebration to which longtime regulars will be invited and then hopefully a big street festival on Hollywood Boulevard in September. One hundred years after it first opened, Musso & Frank remains a vital part of Hollywood. As the neighborhood continues to change, the restaurant is one of the few links to the Golden Age of Hollywood. DH
LEFT: Musso & Frank Grill exterior as it appears today. BELOW: Sergio Gonzalez, who has been with Musso & Frank since 1974, can still be found serving customers. CENTER: Traditional furnishings and decor evoke a time of elegance in fine dining establishments.
LEFT: Mark Echeverria, with his wife Tina (left) and sister Dena, prove Musso’s is still a family affair. Photo courtesy of Tina Echeverria
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continued from page 9 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.
Rockwell: Table & Stage Ross Mathews Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch 12pm Theatre West Storybook Theatre Presents Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 1pm Womans' Club of Hollywood Bridal Show and Wedding Open House 1pm Fountain Theatre Hype Man 2&8pm
The Roxy Pink Sweat$ 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2&8pm
The Fonda Lennon Stella 9pm
april 4
thursday
Hotel Cafe Sean McConnell 7pm
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre Shakespeare in Song 7pm
Whisky A-Go-Go The End Machine 7pm
Dolby Theatre Radio Hamrah 5 7pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Genghis Cohen Merethe Soltvedt 8pm Groundling Theatre Cookin' with Gas 8pm Largo at the Coronet Opium Moon 8pm
Hozier performs at Hollywood Forever Cemetery April 9. april 1
monday
Hotel Cafe Devon Gilfillian 7pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm Fountain Theatre Hype Man 8pm Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Get Out 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Living a Why Not Life 8pm
Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 2:30pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 3&8pm
Genghis Cohen Trevor Douglas 7:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Groundling Theatre Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law 8&10pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre What Matters Now?/! 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Truman Show 8pm
Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills Armenian Movie Night: April War Heroes 2:30pm
The Roxy Pink Sweat$ 8pm
Hollywood Palladium Ending Youth Homelessness: A Benefit for My Friends Place 8pm
Hudson Guild Theatre The Meatball Chronicles 3pm
Troubadour Low Cut Connie 8pm The Fonda Lennon Stella 9pm
Hudson Guild Theatre The Meatball Chronicles 8pm
Hotel Cafe The West Coast Feed 9:30pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
Lounge Theatre Fifty Words 8pm
april 5
friday
Troubadour Yonder Mountain String Band 7pm Whisky A-Go-Go Anvil/Don Jamieson 7pm Genghis Cohen Breanna Lynn 7:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Bohemian Rhapsody: Sing-A-Long 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Transporter II 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Incognito 8pm
Groundling Theatre Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law 8&10pm
The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm
The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm
The Complex (Dorie Theatre) The Last Shabbat 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Hanging with Paul Scheer 8:30pm
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
Troubadour Meat Puppets 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre What Matters Now?/! 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Tribute to Billie Holiday ft. Corky Hale, Freda Payne & Trisha Tahara 8:30pm
tuesday
Amoeba Music Steve Earle 6pm Hollywood Palladium Enrique Bunbury 7pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Incognito 7pm Atwater Village Theatre Tom & Eliza 8pm Largo at the Coronet Julia Sweeney: Older & Wider 8pm Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Rebel Without a Cause 8pm Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Get Out 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Faces in Heels Burlesque 8pm The Roxy Grandson 8pm Hotel Cafe Miranda Glory 9pm
april 3
wednesday
Fountain Theatre Hype Man 8pm Hudson Guild Theatre The Meatball Chronicles 8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 8pm La Luz de Jesus Gallery Wesley Wright/Guy Colwell 8pm Lounge Theatre Fifty Words 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1&6:30pm
sunday
Second City Studio Trump in Space 8pm
Fountain Theatre Hype Man 2pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Incognito 8pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 2pm
The Broadwater Tangerine Sunset 8pm
Hollywood Palladium Dreamstate Presents: Cosmic Gate 9pm
Largo at the Coronet Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider Bitch Sesh: Live 8pm
Hotel Cafe Freddy 10pm Sayers Club Serayah 10pm
Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Oh My God 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Transporter 10:30pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
april 6
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Top Gun 8pm
Mr. Musichead Gallery Super Psychedelic Saturdays 12pm
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saturday
The Broadwater Tangerine Sunset 7pm The Complex (Dorie Theatre) The Last Shabbat 7pm American Cinematheque at Egyptian Theatre Ariana Gerstein: Traces and Memories 7:30pm Catalina Jazz Club Joey Arias & Sherry Vine in Garden of She-Den 7:30pm Groundling Theatre Boogie Sundays 7:30pm Largo at the Coronet Patton Oswalt & Friends 7:30pm Dolby Theatre Alessandro Safina 8pm Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
The Roxy T.S.O.L. 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go John 5 9pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm
The Broadwater Ten Tops 7:30pm
The 11:11 Famous the Play 7pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Spencer Day 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 12pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Jermaine Elliott/Rachel 7:30pm
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre Shakespeare in Song 7pm
The Roxy Murs 9pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies; The Big Lebowski 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Judd Apatow & Friends 8:30pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Incognito 5pm
Hotel Cafe Messimer 9pm
Los Angeles LGBT Center Grand Opening of the Anita May Rosenstein Campus 11am
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
Lounge Theatre Fifty Words 3pm
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Pretty Woman 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8:30pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 3pm
Genghis Cohen Embolden Blue 8:30pm
april 7
Hotel Cafe Maggie Rose 7pm
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: The Notebook 8pm
The Broadwater Tangerine Sunset 8pm
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: A Star is Born (2018) 8pm
The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm
Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 2:30pm
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 4pm
The Roxy Tom Walker 8pm
april 2
Parkway Drive at the Hollywood Palladium April 19. Photo by Stephen Bollman
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm
The Spring Quartet: Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding and Leo Genovese appear at the Ford Theatres Apr 27.
april 8
monday
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm Fountain Theatre Hype Man 8pm Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Pulp Fiction 8pm The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm Troubadour Tender 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Carmen McRae 99th Birthday Celebration 8:30pm
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Why I Love Hollywood
Discover Hollywood Special Report by Chris Montez
I
grew up in Hawthorne and went to school with some brothers called Wilson. Like most kids into music, we spent afternoons in their garage jamming and dreaming. Their dreams came true when they became The Beach Boys and recorded hits like, “Lets Go Surfin’” and “Surfin’ USA”. My dreams came true when I recorded “Let’s Dance” around the same time and got to headline a month-long tour with Tommy Roe in England. Our opening act was a new group called The Beatles and we all spent that month on a bus together. During the time we were on that bus, Beatlemania was happening and on our last show, which happened to be in Liverpool, Tommy and I made the brilliant decision to be their opening act. Hollywood has always played a big-time role in my life. “Let’s Dance” was recorded at Gold Studios on Santa Monica Blvd. near Vine Street where some of the greatest hits of all time were recorded. The group who backed almost all those hits, including “Let’s Dance”, were some terrific studio musicians who were eventually labled The Wrecking Crew. A few years after that I met Herb Alpert at a new label called A&M Records on LaBrea in the original Charlie Chaplin Studios. He loved my voice and convinced me to sign on A&M and record some midtempo standards. I wasn’t sure that was a good move but after having huge hits to songs like “Call Me”, “Time AfterTime” and “The More I See You”, I was convinced. Herb is a genius and I am so grateful for my association with him. When I was growing up, my idol was Ritchie Valens who opened the door for a Chicano Mexican American like me with songs like “La Bamba” and “Donna”. Today I do a lot of touring around the world and I always include those songs in my set. I feel it’s my turn to continue opening that door. DH
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april 9
tuesday
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hozier 6:30pm Atwater Village Theatre Tom & Eliza 8pm Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Clueless 8pm
The Roxy Blood Orange 9pm
april 12
friday
Hollywood Palladium Taking Back Sunday 7pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Groundling Theatre Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law 8&10pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage I Hate Men 8pm The Roxy DDG 8pm Troubadour Ten Fe w/Madison Malone 8pm Hotel Cafe High South 9pm
april 10
wednesday
Troubadour Max Frost w/UPSAHL 7pm Hollywood Heritage At Home and On the Road with Gypsy Rose Lee 7:30&9:30pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1&6:30pm Fountain Theatre Hype Man 2pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 2pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 2:30pm Hudson Guild Theatre The Meatball Chronicles 3pm
Hudson Guild Theatre The Meatball Chronicles 8pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 3pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 8pm
McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 3pm
Largo at the Coronet The Improvised Shakespeare Company 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 4pm El Cid Show Restaurant The Poetry Brother: Beltane - Sacred Spring 6pm
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure 8pm
Hotel Cafe Danielle Dissmore & Friends 7pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Lauren White 7:30pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm Second City Studio Trump in Space 8pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm The Broadwater Tangerine Sunset 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Cinema Paradiso 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 12pm
Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Greatest Showman 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
sunday
El Cid Show Restaurant Foodies & Boobies Burlesque Brunch 12pm
Fountain Theatre Hype Man 8pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp appear at the Catalina April 15-16.
april 14
Whisky A-Go-Go The Tennessee Werewolves 8pm Genghis Cohen Rob Laufer 8:30pm The Roxy Emancipator 9pm El Cid Show Restaurant Meatbodies 10pm
april 13
saturday
The 11:11 Famous the Play 7pm Groundling Theatre Boogie Sundays 7:30pm Largo at the Coronet Tig Notaro's 'Tell Me Everything' with Sean Hayes 7:30pm
The Roxy Janine 8pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm
april 15
monday
Whisky A-Go-Go Michael Schenker Fest 7:30pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
april 18
El Cid Show Restaurant Casey Ryan 7pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Theatre West Storybook Theatre Presents Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 1pm
Catalina Jazz Club Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp 8:30pm
The Three Clubs Trashcan Shakespeare Presents Measure for Measure 7:30pm
Fountain Theatre Hype Man 2&8pm
Largo at the Coronet The Kyle Dunnigan Experiment 8:30pm
Groundling Theatre Cookin' with Gas 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2&8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Tom & Eliza 8pm
tuesday
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: The Crow 8pm Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
Groundling Theatre Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law 8&10pm
Largo at the Coronet Celebrate Easter - A Night of Comebacks, Resurrections & Second Acts with Ben Lee & Ione Skye 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Some Like it Hot 8pm
Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Sunset Boulevard 8pm
Groundling Theatre Cookin' with Gas 8pm
Pantages Theatre Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 8pm
Genghis Cohen John Stauffer 8pm Greek Theatre Los Angeles Azules 8pm Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm Hudson Guild Theatre The Meatball Chronicles 8pm Largo at the Coronet Paul Scheer's "How Did This Get Made?" 8pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm The Broadwater Tangerine Sunset 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Gladiator 8pm
Troubadour Help the Doctor 8pm
Troubadour Live at the Troubadour Night Two 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Metalachi 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Nita Strauss 8pm
Hotel Cafe Eva B. Ross w/MILK 9pm
Genghis Cohen Hope Easton 8:30pm
Hotel Cafe LITA 9pm
Largo at the Coronet Natasha Leggero & Moshe Kasher With Friends 8:30pm The Broadwater Studio The League of Fools 9pm
thursday
The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Ross Mathews Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch 12pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Neuehouse Rooftop Cinema Club: In the Mood for Love 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Gloria Hendry: Songs of James Bond 8:30pm
The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre Living Room Series: Seph 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Michael Schenker Fest 7:30pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Fifth Element 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Music for Medwish - Los Angeles 8pm
april 16
Hollywood Palladium Taking Back Sunday 7pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Michael Schenker Fest 7:30pm El Cid Show Restaurant Belle, Book & Candle 8pm
Nonaka-Hill Miho Dohi, Naotaka Hiro & Wataru Tominaga 6pm
thursday
wednesday
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
Largo at the Coronet A Night of Comedy with Jeff Garlin & Friends 8pm
Largo at the Coronet The Case for Birth Control: A Night of Songs Written by Larry Goldings and Inara George 8pm
april 11
april 17
Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 3&8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Johnny Britt 8:30pm
Photo by Remy Steinegger
Rockwell: Table & Stage Uncabaret 7:30pm
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
The Roxy The 1975 8pm
Zoe Keating at Largo June 12.
The Roxy Abbarama 9pm Largo at the Coronet Paul Scheer's "How Did This Get Made?" 10pm
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Rockwell: Table & Stage Authenticity & Bad-Assery: Cycle 7 8pm
Hotel Cafe Freddy & Francine 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Black Panther 8pm Troubadour AJJ 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Joey Alexander Trio 8:30pm Genghis Cohen Stephen Puth 8:30pm Largo at the Coronet Mueller, She Wrote 8:30pm The Roxy Hyukoh 9pm
april 19
friday
Hollywood Palladium Parkway Drive & Killswitch Engage 5:30pm
The Roxy Sales 8pm
Greek Theatre Trey Anastasio: Ghosts of the Forest 7pm
Catalina Jazz Club Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp 8:30pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Khaled and Andy play at the Greek Theatre on April 27.
Calendar Groundling Theatre Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law 8&10pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 8pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sun Kil Moon 8pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Pineapple Express 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm Second City Studio Trump in Space 8pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Sand Moon 8pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Doro/Metal Church 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Joey Alexander Trio 8:30pm The Roxy Superorganism 9pm
april 20
saturday
Rockwell: Table & Stage Ross Mathews Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch 12pm Theatre West Storybook Theatre Presents Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 1pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 2&8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 3&8pm Hotel Cafe Huntertones with Amanda Brown 7pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Groundling Theatre Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law 8&10pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm Dolby Theatre Armando Manzanero & Mocedades 8pm Genghis Cohen Bill Mumy with Dave Pearlman 8pm Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sun Kil Moon 8pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Breaking Habits 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre The First Wives Fight Club 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Sand Moon 8pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm Troubadour The Winehouse Experience 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Dokken 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Joey Alexander Trio 8:30pm Largo at the Coronet Nancy and Beth (Megan Mullally and Stephanie Hunt) 8:30pm The Fonda Space Jesus: Temple of Noom 9pm
april 21
sunday
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 12pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 1&6:30pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 2:30pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 3pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 3pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 4pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Sand Moon 5pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 7pm Groundling Theatre Boogie Sundays 7:30pm Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Better Days Release Show 8pm The Roxy Damo Suzuki 8pm
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A rts Entertainment & Comedy
Mike Black and Stephen Kramer Glickman at the Nighttime Show at Hollywood Improv on Apr 27th.
Improv & Sketch Theatres Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson Backstage Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 960-5519. Comedians, actors & writers at all professional levels develop ideas and polish material in front of a live audience. Free. Reservations required. www.comedycentralstage.com 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. The Crazy Uncle Joe Show Wed 8pm; Cookin’ With Gas Thur 8pm. Groundlings & Groundlings, Attorneys at Law Fri & Sat 8pm thru Apr 20; Boogie Sundays Sun 7:30pm. www.groundlings.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. Trump in Space – The Musical and Opening Night: the Improvised Musical extended thru Apr 26. www.secondcity.com/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
Stand-Up Comedy Clubs 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. 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.improv.com/hollywood 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. Midnight Madness Fri 11:45pm; Chocolate Sundaes, Sun 7 & 9:30pm. www.laughfactory.com The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 660-4540. Hand crafted cocktails and the hottest stand up in town! www.thevirgil.com
Coffee Houses, Art, Music & Comedy Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. www.booksoup.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 Da Poetry Lounge at Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Tues at 9pm. The largest running open mic venue 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) 466-3310. Free parking on Sycamore just off Hollywood Blvd. www.galaxypress.com/theatre
Groundlings & Groundlings at the Groundlings Theatre thru Apr 20.
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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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Imogen Heap appears at the Greek Theatre June 13.
april 22
monday
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Swingin' with the Music of Shrek 8pm The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
april 23
tuesday
Hotel Cafe The Sisterhood Band 7pm Atwater Village Theatre Tom & Eliza 8pm Largo at the Coronet Simon Amstell 8pm Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Kelsey Lu 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Mulholland Drive 8pm The Fonda We Three 8pm The Roxy Ben Kweller 8pm
april 24
wednesday
Dolby Theatre Andy Borowitz 7:30pm Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Kelsey Lu 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Breakfast Club 8pm The Fonda Failuer x Swervedriver 8pm The Roxy Leikeli47 8pm Troubadour Anna of the North 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Erich Bergen 8:30pm Largo at the Coronet Nick Kroll & Friends 8:30pm The Viper Room Reverend Horton Heat 8:30pm Lucky Strike Live Soundcheck Live 9pm
april 25
thursday
Hotel Cafe Quincy Mumford 7pm Dolby Theatre Bethel Music Show 7:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Groundling Theatre Cookin' with Gas 8pm Hollywood Palladium Bikini Kill 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Departed 8pm The Complex (Ruby Theatre) It's Personal 8pm The Roxy Dwight Yoakam 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Thor 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Erich Bergen 8:30pm Largo at the Coronet Pete Holmes Living at Largo 8:30pm Sayers Club Veers 9:30pm
april 26
friday
Whisky A-Go-Go Firetiger, Riker and the Beachcombers 7pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm The Roxy Haley Reinhart 7:30pm
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Event venues Hollywood is one of the best party towns in the nation. Here’s a selection of some of the best party venues to hold your event!
Cat & Fiddle 742 N. Highland Ave. (323) 468-3800. Have your event with us! Our location boasts a large, hand-crafted pub bar with community tables and booths. We also have an intimate lush garden patio that is perfect for your gathering. Contact us today for our events package. www.thecatandfiddle.com
where to party Los Angeles Zoo
Universal Studios Special Events
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)
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
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
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
5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-8398. 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 momentous occasion. www.paramountstudios.com/special-events-main.html (See TOURS)
Pig ‘n Whistle
1160 North Vermont Ave. (310) 701-8828. Ballroom and meeting rooms available for your event with over 100 guest rooms for your attendees. On-site parking and accessible to the Metro Red Line. Contact Mandy Rassuli: mandy@hollywoodhotel.net. www.hollywoodhotel.net
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)
The Hollywood Museum
Rockwell
1660 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-7776. In the historic Max Factor Building, The Hollywood Museum rolls out the red carpet and delivers the authentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com
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1714 N. Vermont. (323)669-1550. This electric neighborhood restaurant with sleek bar and openair patio serves up delicious new American while showcasing unique performances for small or big parties. Featuring well-prepared fair, excellent drinks and a buzzing friendly atmosphere. www.rockwell-la.com (See DINING)
Second City Studio Trump in Space 8pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 2&8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 3&8pm
The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm The Complex (Flight Theatre) Dog Sees God 8pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm Troubadour Kiefer 8pm
Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Miki Howard 8:30pm
Hollywood Palladium Bikini Kill 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Jon Brion 9:30pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 8pm
Hotel Cafe Heirs of Aerys 10pm Sayers Club Amber Riley 10pm The Broadwater Studio The Joe and Joshua Show 10pm
Renberg Theatre Miss Coco Peru: Have You Heard? 8pm
april 27
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Ross Mathews Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch 12pm
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1999 N Sycamore Ave. (323) 466-5125. Perhaps the most romantic venue in Southern California, Yamashiro’s unique ambiance of historic tranquility and unparalleled views offer guests a place of serenity high above Los Angeles. Our dynamic, culinary team is skilled in creating Asian-inspired Californian fare. From favorites including American wagyu and truffle hamachi to our newest menu items, such as bacon-wrapped sriracha shrimp, guests experience Hollywood in all of its splendor. www.yamashirohollywood.com
Son of Semele (SOSE) Sand Moon 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm
Yamishiro
Theatre West Storybook Theatre Presents Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs 1pm
Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm
Warner Bros. Studios (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
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm
The Complex (Ruby Theatre) Color Collective 8pm
McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm
Warner Bros. Studios Special Events
saturday
Meliksetian | Briggs Steven Hull: Our Little Chapel by the Lake: The Transformation of Jesus Christ 6pm Genghis Cohen Imaginary Friends 6:30pm Hotel Cafe AIJIA 7pm Greek Theatre Khaled & Andy 7:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm Ford Amphitheatre The Spring Quartet: Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding and Leo Genovese 8pm Greenway Court Theatre 3rd Annual L.A. Get Down Festival 8pm Largo at the Coronet Night Vale Presents 8pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm
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Largo at the Coronet Seth Rudetsky's Rhapsody in Seth 8pm The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre Living Room Series: Seven Bridges Road 8pm The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
april 30
tuesday
Largo at the Coronet Michael Carbonaro 7pm Atwater Village Theatre Tom & Eliza 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Mad Max: Fury Road 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Musi-Cal 8pm The Roxy Allblack 8pm
may 1
wednesday
Hotel Cafe Ryan Nealon 7pm Whisky A-Go-Go The Damned Things 7pm Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
Madeintyo appears at the Fonda Theatre May 1.
The Broadwater Ten Tops 7:30pm Hollywood Palladium Bikini Kill 8pm Largo at the Coronet Lissie 8pm
Renberg Theatre Miss Coco Peru: Have You Heard? 8pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Silence of the Lambs 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Shape of Water 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm
The Roxy Somo 8pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Sand Moon 8pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm The Complex (Flight Theatre) Dog Sees God 8pm The Complex (Ruby Theatre) Color Collective 8pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
The Fonda Madeintyo 9pm
may 2
thursday
Whisky A-Go-Go Blaze Bayley formerly of Iron Maiden 7pm
Troubadour Justin Jesso 8pm
Greek Theatre Juice Wrld 7:30pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Tommy Tutone 8pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Catalina Jazz Club Miki Howard 8:30pm Hollywood Palladium Party Favor 9pm The Roxy Anomalie Live 9pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Instructions Not Included 8pm
Hotel Cafe David Ayscue 10pm
april 28
sunday
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 12pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 1&6:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 2pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 2:30pm The Complex (Flight Theatre) Dog Sees God 3&7pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 3pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 3pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 3pm Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 4pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Sand Moon 5pm El Cid Show Restaurant The Good Vibrations Cabaret 6pm Atwater Village Theatre The One Day Plays 7pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 7pm Largo at the Coronet Tig has Friends 7:30pm Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm Renberg Theatre Miss Coco Peru: Have You Heard? 8pm The Roxy Fatai 8pm Troubadour Sawyer Fredericks 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Our Name is Barbra 8:30pm
april 29
Hollywood Palladium Bikini Kill 8pm
monday
Atwater Village Theatre The Wolves 8pm
Troubadour FM-84 8pm Largo at the Coronet An Evening with Songwriter Sam Phillips 8:30pm Hotel Cafe David Ramirez 9pm
may 3
friday
Dolby Theatre Shen Yun 2019 7:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm The Roxy City of the Sun 7:30pm Actors Co-op Steel Magnolias 8pm Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm Barnsdall Gallery Theatre Frida - Stroke of Passion 8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 8pm Largo at the Coronet Lissie 8pm Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Venom 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm Troubadour Hayes Carll 8pm
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Shopping around
where to shop
Amoeba Music
JAPAN HOUSE
6400 Sunset Blvd., (323) 245 6400. World’s largest independent record store! Over one million new and used CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, LPs , Turntables, Band Shirts, Books and more! Rare & Collectible! Mon-Sat: 10:30am-11pm. Sun 11am-9pm. Free shipping always on www.amoeba.com.
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Level 2. The Monozukuri Shop offers uniquely Japanese lifestyle items and gifts that add enjoyment to everyday life and special occasions. Each product is carefully selected by a team of Japanese creative experts to introduce the rich history of craftsmanship celebrated for generations. Adjacent to the shop, visitors can enjoy SOU FUJIMOTO: FUTURES OF THE FUTURE, a family-friendly complimentary exhibition based on architecture. www.japanhousela.com
Dome Entertainment Center The Dome Entertainment Center offers an amazing array of shops along its boulevards and avenues. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or souvenir, retro fashion or rock star leather, movie posters or an experience to write home about, there’s a tantalizing array of shops along Hollywood Boulevard. At Hollywood & Highland, browse fun kiosks and specialty shops. Near Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevards, there’s music at Amoeba Records and find movie themed books and gifts at Arclight and stop and browse shops along the Cahuenga Corridor. For fun and shopping, you can’t beat the legendary Farmers Market. And don’t forget to shop specialty gift shops at the Hard Rock Café and MadameTussauds. At Griffith Observatory and the L.A. Zoo you can avoid the crowds and find the perfect gift for that special someone.
Hollywood
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Whisky A-Go-Go Burton Car 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Monty Alexander Trio 8:30pm Hollywood Palladium Anjunabeats 9pm Hotel Cafe David Ramirez 9pm
6360 Sunset Blvd. (310) 652-3620. An iconic Hollywood treasure, featuring several new restaurants & retail stores, a fitness center, ample amount of parking, the state-of-the-art Arclight Cinema and historic Cinerama Dome. The Dome Entertainment Center is Hollywood’s entertainment destination.
Original Farmers Market 6333 West Third St. (323) 933-9211.Over 100 shops, grocers and restaurants, including dozens of specialty retail stores and kiosks offering everything from high fashion, to designer jewelry, souvenirs, soaps and scents, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. 2 hours free parking with validation. Hours: 9am-9pm daily. www.farmersmarketla.com
Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 817-0200. A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars ® ). www.hollywoodandhighland.com
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608. With over 30 unique stores as well as cinemas, dining, concerts and night spots, there’s no limit to the fun gifts, clothes and specialty items you can score here. Nightly live holiday entertainment. www.citywalkhollywood.com
West Hollywood Gateway 7100 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 785-2560. This extraordinary Shopping Center houses arguably the most popular Target in the U.S. where celebrities and the Hollywood elite shop. Also includes Best Buy and numerous restaurants and shops. While there, stop by the historical Formosa Café located on the original Route 66 Highway! You might run into Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio or a number of other local celebs who frequent there! www.westhollywoodgateway.com
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 4pm The 11:11 Famous the Play 7pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Kevin O'Neal and the Gardena Mohican Love All Stars 7:30pm
The 11:11 Famous the Play 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Patton Oswalt & Friends 7:30pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
Hotel Cafe Alex Ridio 8pm
Troubadour The Cactus Blossoms 8pm
Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go The Motels 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: LA Mission 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Monty Alexander Trio 8:30pm
The Roxy Cisco Adler 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Sarah Silverman & Friends 8:30pm
Hotel Cafe Ashley Keene 9pm
Hollywood Palladium Anjunabeats 9pm
may 6
Hotel Cafe David Ramirez 9pm
may 4
may 5
monday
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
sunday
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 12pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 2&8pm
Pantages Theatre Fiddler On The Roof 1&6:30pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 3&8pm
Dolby Theatre Shen Yun 2019 1pm
Poinsettia Park Street Food Cinema: A Star is Born 6:30pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2pm
Hollywood Bowl Chris Tomlin 7:30pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 2pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 3pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 3pm
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm
McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 3pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 3pm
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Universal City Walk
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Goonies 8pm
The Fonda Nombe 9pm
Dolby Theatre Shen Yun 2019 2&7:30pm
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
McCadden Place Theatre The Lost Virginity Tour 8pm
The Fonda Nargiz Zakirova 9pm
saturday
LA Zoo
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre Living Room Series: American Ant Motel 8pm The Roxy The Palms 8pm The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
may 7
tuesday
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm The Roxy The Faint 8pm Largo at the Coronet Dumb People Town 8:30pm
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etting around Hollywood no longer has to involve looking for a parking spot or inching along Hollywood Boulevard. As local residents and tourists become more familiar with the convenience of DASH Hollywood and Metro Rail, getting to their destination, has become easier. The regional transportation system has evolved, and now, natives and newcomers alike can simply use the easy-to-follow map and arrive at any, number of Hollywood locations with ease. DASH Hollywood shuttle runs between Highland and Vermont Aves., Franklin Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd. Anyone can hop on DASH shuttle for 50¢ (seniors 25¢) at one of the many Hollywood stops where the shuttle bus arrives approximately every half hour. DASH Beachwood Canyon connects Argyle & Hollywood Red Line Station and Navigate Hollywood with ease runs north to Beachwood & Westshire with 13 stops along the route. Use your TAP card to get 30% off. With the DASH Observatory bus service, the Greek Theatre, the Observatory and Mt. Hollywood Drive are linked with Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz. The 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 selfservice 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, 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 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. Fares start at $8 one way. Two children age five and under ride for free with each paying adult. Cash is not accepted; Credit/Debit cards and TAP cards only. (866) 435-9529. www.flylax.com/en/flyaway-bus. DH
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The Damned Things appear at the WhiskyA-Go-Go May 1.
may 8
wednesday
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
The Fonda The Bouncing Souls 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Wild Things 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
The Roxy The Faint 8pm
Hotel Cafe Pink Roses 9:30pm
The Fonda White Lies 9pm
may 9
thursday
Hotel Cafe Jesse Thomas & Friends 7pm Greek Theatre Al Green 7:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
Troubadour St. Lucia 8pm
may 12
sunday
Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 12pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 1&6:30pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2pm Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 3pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 3pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 3pm
The Fonda Rival Sons 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 4pm
Troubadour ¿Téo? 8pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 5pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Phil X & The Drills 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Archspire 7pm
Catalina Jazz Club Yu Okka with Barbara Morrison and Michael Paulo 8:30pm
Catalina Jazz Club Mothers Day Celebration with Tyrone Mr. Superfantastic 7:30pm
Largo at the Coronet Nick Swardson and Friends 8:30pm
Largo at the Coronet Tig Notaro's 'Tell Me Everything' 7:30pm
may 10
friday
Whisky A-Go-Go 45 Grave 7pm Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm Greek Theatre Yann Tiersen 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Uncabaret 7:30pm Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
may 13
monday
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre Living Room Series: Hot Tragic Dead Thing 8pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 8pm
The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm
The Fonda The Japanese House 8:30pm
Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Pulp Fiction 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Unauthorized Musical Parody of 10 Things I Hate About You 8pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm The Roxy Lolo Zouai 8pm
may 11
Whisky A-Go-Go Goldie & The Coldblooded Soul 8pm
may 14
tuesday
Greek Theatre Kali Uchis x Jorja Smith 8pm Largo at the Coronet Rob Bell & Friends 8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Baby Driver 8pm The Roxy Bea Miller 8pm Troubadour Picture This 8pm
The Fonda Ionnalee 9pm
saturday
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 2&8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Les Miz and Friends! A Puppet Parody 3&8pm
may 15
wednesday
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm Greek Theatre Kali Uchis x Jorja Smith 8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Clueless 8pm
Griffith Park Street Food Cinema: The Princess Bride 6:30pm
Troubadour Elhae 8pm
Hollywood Palladium Jenny Lewis 7pm
El Cid Show Restaurant Jordyn 10pm
Independent Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar 7:30pm
may 16
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm Greek Theatre The Hollywood Vampires 8pm Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm Lounge Theatre All My Sons 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Thelma & Louise 8pm
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thursday
Hotel Cafe Toby Lightman 7pm Greek Theatre The Chemical Brothers w/The Black Madonna 7:30pm The Three Clubs Trashcan Shakespeare Presents Hamlet 7:30pm
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Malta Continued from page 29 Hollywood blockbusters such as Gladiator, U-571, The Count of Monte Cristo, Troy, Munich as well as prestigious dramas and sitcoms such as the BBC's Byron and ITV's Coronation The islands' beautiful, unspoiled coastlines and breathtaking architecture have ‘doubled' for an amazing variety of locations on the big and small screens—from ancient Rome to 19th-century Marseille and 1960's Beirut. Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, WolfABOVE: Mdina’s medieval streets ungang Petersen, Guy Ritchie and other renowned directors, as well as a host of A-list changed for centuries. Photo by Rebecca Sharp ABOVE RIGHT: Remnants of WWII bombed actors such as Tom Hanks, Russell Crowe, Brad Pitt, Sharon Stone, Madonna and Sean Opera House next to new parliament Connery, all experienced Malta's movie mak- building on Republic Street, Valletta’s throbbing center. ing facilities and its many charms. The Malta Film Commission is a gov- RIGHT: Valletta’s St. Johns Co-Cathedral in all its dazzling splendor. ernment body set up with the aim of asBOTTOM RIGHT: Ancient Hypogeum sisting in the production of films in Malta Temple, a labyrinth of underground and promoting the islands as a filming lochambers. ViewMalta.com photo cation. The MFC offers specific financial BELOW: Valletta’s walkstreets are lined incentives in the form of cash rebates to productions shooting on location in Malta. with balconied facades exclusive to Malta. ViewMalta.com photo Malta is world-renowned for Baratheon, Lannisits water SFX facility situated in ter and Targaryen on the south-eastern side of the isthe island where it land. Malta Film Studios (MFS) all started. Join local boasts of one indoor tank and two actors who took part large exterior water tanks situated in Season One of along the coast and therefore enHBO’s hit series joying a natural horizon. They are Game of Thrones as among the largest in the world they unravel the seand used mainly for surface water crets and adventures filming and also elaborate storm of your favourite special effects. Such movies as characters including "Captain Phillips", "Orca The Arya Stark, DaenKiller Whale", "White Squall" and erys Targaryen, Joffrey Baratheon and Cersei Lannister.” "Cutthroat Island" were filmed Although we weren’t able to visit all these sites, our guide here. The overspilling effect creates from Malta Tourism, Audrey Marie Bartolo, was a fountain a seamless horizon between the of knowledge about the many wonders of Malta and led us to tank water and the open sea. a few of the locations on our evening visit to Birgu. I’m indebted to According to Variety’s Nick Vivarelli, Malta’s film commission Rebecca Sharp from Manchester UK who toured Malta documentis hoping that plans to build much needed studio space will mateing the locations and the scenes shot there providing more detail and rialize. Malta’s locations are spectacular but what’s needed are information than can be covered here. So, if you’re a Thrones fan and sound stages that will keep film crews on the island longer. a movie locations buff, do visit her site at www.almostginger.com. “Long known to Hollywood for its water tanks, generous inIf you’re looking for a place that has it all, look no further centives and wide-ranging architecture, the Mediterranean island than Malta. And, don’t think, that you only need a few days to exnation of Malta is making an effort to lure more international plore this amazing place. Small yes, but gigantic in culture, beauty production,” wrote Vivarelli. and historic relevance. We’re already planning a return visit. DH Walking the streets of Valletta and Birgu, every site looks like a movie set. With so many points of interest for visitors, and the Editor’s Note: Special Thanks to Malta Tourism and the lovely popularity of the Game of Thrones, Malta Film Tours promises to hospitality and hotel accommodations at Domus Zamittello, a recently “Relive the quest for power between the Houses of Stark, restored palace literally steps from Valletta’s center. SPRING 2019 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 51
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Bea Miller performs at the Roxy May 14. Hotel Cafe Luca Fogale 8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Constant Gardener 8pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm Troubadour Matt Maeson 8pm The Fonda The Strumbellas 9pm
may 17
friday
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm Hollywood Palladium Santigold 8pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 5pm
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm
Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. (800) 463-8090. The Academy is the first conservatory for actors in the English-speaking world. With campuses in Hollywood and Manhattan, their Alumni have received nominations for 96 Oscars, 241 Emmys and 64 Tonys. Distinguished alumni include Spencer Tracy, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Adrien Brody, Kim Cattrall and Paul Rudd, among many others. www.aada.edu AMDA COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 6305 Yucca St. (323) 603-5915. When you attend AMDA Los Angeles, you become a part of Hollywood's creative community; the studios, theatres and landmarks are your inspiration. Hundreds of films, television shows and live performances take place here each day. With Hollywood as your classroom, you'll get a real understanding of how show business actually works. Rising to the top of entertainment is rewarding, but getting there takes more than just talent: You need discipline, determination and-most importantly-the right training. For over50 years, AMDA has been transforming talented performers from all over the world into respected, working professionals. Your journey to a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree all begins with an audition. www.amda.edu THE LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL 6363 Sunset Blvd. (323) 860-0789. Accredited by the ACCSC and VA-approved, The Los Angeles Film School is a creative, media arts college offering Bachelor of Science Degrees in Film Production, Entertainment Business, Audio Production, Animation & Visual Effects and Graphic Design (Online Only), as well as Associate of Science Degrees in Film, Music Production and Audio Production. Students develop skills working on real projects using industry-accepted workflows and practices from conception and planning to production and delivery. Students have access to industry-standard facilities and equipment with instruction by working professionals to prepare for a career in the entertainment business – all set on a historic campus in the heart of Hollywood. www.lafilm.edu STELLA ADLER ACADEMY OF ACTING & THEATRE 6773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 465-4446. World renowned acting school located in the heart of Hollywood since 1985 offers extensive training for the serious actor in theatre, film, and television. The Technique grew out of Stella Adler’s work with Stanislavski, the father of modern acting and has been studied by many of the world's most notable actors including: Marlon Brando, Robert DeNiro, Salma Hayek, Benicio Del Toro to name a few. stellaadler.la
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The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Lita Ford 8pm Largo at the Coronet Dimmer Twins: Patterson Hood & Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers 8:30pm Hotel Cafe Ultraviolet Tour featuring Jimi Cravity 9pm The Fonda Yacht Rock Review 9pm The Roxy Boogie 9pm
may 18
may 20
monday
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm Rockwell: Table & Stage Matt Boyd and Scott Alan 8pm The Blank/2nd Stage Theatre Living Room Series: The Baby Project 8pm The Roxy Boogie 8pm The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
saturday
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 2&8pm Los Angeles Zoo Beastly Ball 5:30pm Independent Shakespeare Company Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival Season Kickoff Party 6:30pm Hotel Cafe Jakob Berger 7pm Whisky A-Go-Go Death Angel & Act of Defiance 7pm Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm Dolby Theatre Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution Orchestra ft Streetlight Manifesto 8pm
Troubadour The War and Treaty 8pm
may 21
tuesday
Hotel Cafe Allman Brown 7pm Greek Theatre Eros Ramazzotti 8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: The Notebook 8pm The Fonda Lovelytheband 8pm Troubadour Kevin Garrett 8pm
may 22
wednesday
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria 7pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: L.A. Confidential 8pm
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Casablanca 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Dimmer Twins: Patterson Hood & Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers 8:30pm
The Fonda Idles 9pm
The Roxy The Tea Party 9pm
may 19
sunday
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 1&6:30pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2pm Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 3pm
Hotel Cafe Alicia Witt 9:30pm
may 23
thursday
Troubadour The Teskey Brothers 7pm Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 3pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Kill Bill: Volume II 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 4pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
Cowboy Junkies perform at the Fonda Theatre on May 19.
Troubadour The Teskey Brothers 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Dead Boys 8pm
may 29
Catalina Jazz Club John Papadakis 8:30pm
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
The Roxy Killing Joke 9pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
may 24
friday
Dolby Theatre Ben Platt 7:30pm Greek Theatre El Gran Festival de Musica Cubana 7:30pm Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
wednesday
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Saving Private Ryan 8pm The Roxy Alien Weaponry 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Mac Mall 8pm Lucky Strike Live Soundcheck Live 9pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm
may 30
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm
The Fonda Palaye Royale 7:30pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Gone in 60 Seconds 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Born on the Fourth of July 8pm
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Tim Bond 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
The Roxy Skeggs 9pm
Troubadour Koe Wetzel 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Sponge 8pm
may 31
may 25
Original Farmers Market Friday Night Music at the Market 7pm
saturday
thursday
friday
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 2&8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm
Autry National Center Eat See Hear: Coming to America 5:30pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Unforgiven 7pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Selena 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
Dolby Theatre Christian Nodal 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Jon Brion 9:30pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm
june 1
Largo at the Coronet Don't Stop! the Musical 8pm
saturday
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 8pm
Original Farmers Market 25th Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show 11am
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 2&8pm
Troubadour Teenage Bottlerocket / Nerf Herder 8pm
Hollywood Bowl Kidz Bop World Tour 2019 6pm
Whisky A-Go-Go Former Members of Oingo Boingo 8pm
Poinsettia Park Street Food Cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody 6:30pm
The Roxy Sylar 9pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Django Unchained 10pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
may 26
sunday
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 1&6:30pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Jawbreaker 8pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Hollywood Roses 8pm
Meliksetian | Briggs Steven Hull: Record Release and Performance 2pm
Largo at the Coronet Colin Hay 8:30pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 3pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: 500 Days of Summer 10:30pm
Lounge 2 Theatre Laundry and Bourbon 3pm The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 3pm
june 2
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 4pm
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 1&6:30pm
sunday
Son of Semele (SOSE) Solo Creation Festival 5pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 7pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 3pm
Hollywood Bowl New Kids on the Block 7pm Ricardo Montalban Theatre The Drag Queen of the Year 7pm
The New American Theatre Boxing Lessons 3pm
Largo at the Coronet Tig has Friends 7:30pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 7pm
Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
The Roxy Crime in Stereo 8pm
Largo at the Coronet Colin Hay 8:30pm
The Viper Room Crobot 8pm
may 27
monday
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 4pm
june 3
monday
Hollywood Bowl Dead & Company 7pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Flags of Our Fathers 8pm
Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery MONO with Emma Ruth Rundle 8pm
The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
may 28
june 4
tuesday
tuesday
Pantages Theatre Les Misérables 8pm
Hollywood Bowl Dead & Company 7pm
Ricardo Montalban Theatre Rooftop Movies: Full Metal Jacket 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Swingin' with the Music of Movie Musicals 8pm
Troubadour Deadland Ritual 8pm
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TV Studios (See TV Tickets page 55) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-4455. Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; landmark urban entertainment, shopping and dining complex, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood. The destination features numerous dining options including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jimmy Buffettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Margaritaville,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Voodoo Doughnut,â&#x20AC;? and newest addition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vivo Italian Kitchen.â&#x20AC;? Venue also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;5 Towersâ&#x20AC;? state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage. Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. 1-800-UNIVERSAL. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. A full-day movie-based theme park featuring rides and attractions including the world-famous Studio Tour. Recent additions include The DreamWorks Theatre featuring Kung Fu Panda and The Wizarding World of Harry Potterâ&#x201E;˘. Other immersive lands include Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and Super Silly Fun Land as well as Springfield home of the award winning The Simpsons Rideâ&#x201E;˘. Coming in 2019, the completely reimagined and state-of-the-art Jurassic World Ride. www.universalstudioshollywood.com
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Vedanta Society Hollywood Temple 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114. Founded by Swami Prabhavananda in 1929, preaches the philosophical basis of Hinduism in historic setting. 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 Created by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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
The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building
Las Palmas Hotel Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank. (818) 9778687. Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. Three-hour Studio Tours daily in English, Spanish, French and Mandarin. ($69) Also a six-hour Deluxe Tour ($295), and a Classics tour with a focus on the Golden Age of film and tv ($79). All tours require Valid ID and reservations and end with a visit to Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive museum which features DC Universe: Justice League, Harry Potter and more. No two Warner Bros tours are ever alike. Open daily. www.wbstudiotour.com (See FEATURED TOURS) Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. www.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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Creative City,â&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Master architect designed four residences in Hollywood. See listings for Ennis House, Hollyhock House (open for tours), Freeman House and Storer Residence.
Free
Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study built in 1948 as first TV studio.
TV Tickets
You are the studio audience!
Audience Associates Free tickets to ABC, NBC, HBO, Paramount, Nickelodeon and more. www.tvtix.com
Audiences Unlimited, Inc. Free tickets to live tapings
of TV shows on CBS, Fox, NBC, and more. Call (818) 260-0041 or go online www.tvtickets.com Yamashiro Restaurant 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. (323) 466-5125. Built in 1911 as a private residence, this 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
Jimmy Kimmel Live! El Capitan Entertainment Center, 6840 Hollywood Blvd. Free Tickets! (323) 570-0096 or www.1iota.com
family fun
Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy Order tickets
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
On Camera Audiences - Tickets for America’s Got Talent,
online at wheeltickets.tv and jeopardytickets.tv
The Price id Right, Dr. Phil, and more! www.ocatv.com
Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Pan for gold every Sat-Sun 11am3pm. Closed Mon; second Tues of every month Free. www.theautry.org (see VISUAL ARTS, PLACES & MUSIC) 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. www.barnsdall.org Barnsdall Arts Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Free Family Arts Workshops with a different theme weekly held at Junior Art Center every Sun at 10am. www.barnsdall.org Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 467-2007. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music, and 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 10:30am Sun. 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. www.elcapitantheatre.com
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Residence A at Barnsdall Art Park is being restored.
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New Beverly Cinema 7165 Beverly Blvd. (323) 938-4038. The premier revival theater in LA shows all films on 35mm. $10. Family-friendly matinees each Sat and Sun at 2pm. www.thenewbev.com (See FILM) Original Farmers Market At Third & Fairfax. (323) 933-9211. Friday Night Music at the Market, Fri 7-9pm starting May 31st. 25th Annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show Jun 1st. www.farmersmarketla.com Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. Peek through a telescope and tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Monthly Public Star Parties and Sunset Walk & Talk Events. 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 Tue-Fri with free admission and free group tours. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum 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 lab, games, exercise, movies and Bingo. Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm. www.laparks.org/scc/las-palmas
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Los Angeles Branch Libraries: • Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 664-6418. Story time, crafts, yoga, brick building club and Teen Council. Toddler Storytime every Mon at 10:30am; Family Storytime every Tue at 3pm. www.lapl.org/branches/cahuenga • Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Master Builder Mondays for free Lego® fun every Mon at 4pm. Storytime Playtime Tue at 4pm; KidCraft Thu at 4pm. www.lapl.org/branches/durant • John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Baby & Toddler Storytime, Wed at 10:30am. Story Telling and Reading (STAR) volunteers available for free. www.lapl.org/branches/john-c-fremont
• Pacific Theatres at The Grove: Monday Morning Mommy Movies at 11am Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 848-6530. Hollywood Teen Center for ages 9-18 Tue-Fri 38pm, Sat 12-7pm. Farmers Market Mon 9am-2pm. www.weho.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/6/773 (See PLACES) The Second City 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second floor. (323) 464-8542. Improv and sketch comedy youth and teen programs open to students ages 618. The Really Awesome Improv Show for ages 2 and up every Sat and Sun at noon. www.secondcity.com/hollywood
• Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Art Lab Tue at 4pm. Story Telling and Reading (STAR) volunteers available for free. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood • Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710. Toddler Storytime every Mon at 11am, Baby Storytime every Wed at 10:30am. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 953-4000. Foreign Language, art, music, computer programs and more. See schedule for adults and children at www.lacitycollege.edu. 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.Open daily 10am-5pm. www.lazoo.org (See PLACES, SPECIAL EVENTS)
Movies for You and the Little One! (See FILM) • El Capitan: Tiny Tot Tuesday the first show every Tue • Los Feliz 3 Theatres: Me & My Parents Matinee every Wed at 10:30am.
Kids get an up-close look at animals at the L.A. Zoo. Photo by Jamie Pham. Storybook Theatre at Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd West. (818) 761-2203. Classic tales with audience participation and original songs. Suitable for ages 3 to 9. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs thru Apr 27. Sat at 1pm. www.theatrewest.org The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. Programs for students in grades K-12. www.youngactorstrasberg.com
Eva Green in Disney’s Dumbo, opening Mar 29. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc 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 Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-4455. Los Angeles’ landmark urban entertainment, shopping and dining complex, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood. The destination features numerous dining options including “Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville,” “Voodoo Doughnut,” and newest addition “Vivo Italian Kitchen.” Venue also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-theart outdoor concert stage. Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. 1-800-UNIVERSAL. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. A full-day moviebased theme park featuring rides and attractions including the world-famous Studio Tour. Recent additions include The DreamWorks Theatre featuring Kung Fu Panda and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. Other immersive lands include Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, and Super Silly Fun Land as well as Springfield home of the award winning “The Simpsons Ride™.” Coming in 2019, the completely reimagined and state-ofthe-art Jurassic World Ride. www.universalstudioshollywood.com
more museums Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars (213) 403-3000. The Annenberg Space exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints. Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop Apr 26 – Aug 18; Photoville Apr 26-28 & May 2-5. Free. Open Wed-Sun. www.annenbergphotospace.org Boyle Heights Museum 2102 E. 1st St. (323) 263-7684. Features exhibits showcasing immigrant stories and histories. www.boyleheightsmuseum.org The Broad 221 S. Grand Ave. (213) 232-6200. New Contemporary Art Museum built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Soul of the Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983 Mar 23 – Sep 1. Free admission. Reservations recommended. Open Tue-Sun. www.thebroad.org California African American Art Museum 600 State Dr., (213) 744-7432. California Bound: Slavery on the New Frontier, 19481865 thru Apr 28; Adia Millett: Breaking Patterns thru Aug 25; Gary Simmons: Fade to Black thru Dec 1. Open Tue-Sun. www.caamuseum.org California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr. (323) SCIENCE. Dogs! A Science Tail; Superpower Dogs 3D Seven story IMAX screen—the largest in LA. www.californiasciencecenter.org Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. (213) 485-8567. Lightscapes: Re-envisioning the Shanshuihua thru Nov 10. www.camla.org Craft Contemporary 5814 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 937-4230. Formerly known as the Craft and Folk Art Musuem, Craft Contemporary is unique as it is a place to both see and make art. Beatriz Cortez: Trindad/Joy Station; Beatriz Cortez & Rafa Esparza: Nomad 13; Focus Iran 3 thru May 12. www.cafam.org Forest Lawn Museum 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. (323) 3404792. Free. Women of Vision thru Apr 7. www.forestlawn.com The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA 152 North Central Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Closed Tue. www.moca.org
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Theatre West thru Apr 27. Photo by Dave Johnson
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Museums continued from page 57
The Petersen Automotive Museum
The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr. (310) 440-7300. Artful Words: Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts thru Apr 7; Marks of Collaboration: Drawings in Context thru Apr 14; MONUMENTality thru Apr 21; Pontormo: Miraculous Encounters and Spectacular Mysteries: Renaissance Drawings Revealed thru Apr 28; Eighteenth-Century Pastel Portraits thru Oct 13. Free; parking reservations required. www.getty.edu The Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. (310) 440-7300. Palmyra: Loss and Remembrance thru May 27, 2019. Free; parking reservations required. www.getty.edu The GRAMMY Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (213) 765-6800. Michael Jackson ongoing; Cheech & Chong: Still Rollin’ thru Spring 2019; Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Popular Music and the National Pastime thru Fall 2019. Backstreet Boys: The Experience Apr 10–Sep 2. www.grammymuseum.org UCLA Hammer Museum of Art & Culture 10899 Wilshire Blvd., (310) 443-7000. Tschabalala Self thru Apr 28; Jamilah Sabur thru May 5; Allen Ruppersberg: Intellectual Property 1968-2018 thru May 12; Dirty Protest: Selections from the Hammer Contemporary Collection thru May 19. Free. Open Tue-Sun. www.hammer.ucla.edu Japanese American National Museum 369 E. First St. (213) 625-0414. Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit thru Apr 28. www.janm.org La Brea Tar Pits & Museum 5801 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 934-PAGE. Mammoths and Mastodons spotlights extraordinary Ice Age Giants. Open 9:30am to 5pm daily. www.tarpits.org.
The Hollywood Heritage Museum
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 857-6000. Teresa Hubbard/Alexander Birchler: Flora thru Apr 7; West of Modernism: California Graphic Design 1975-1995 thru Apr 21; Rauschenberg: The ¼ Mile thru Jun 9; The Jeweled Isle: Art from Sri Lanka thru Jun 23; Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats thru Jul 28. 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 Marciano Art Foundation 4357 Wilshire Blvd., (424) 204-7555. Family contemporary art collection. Yayoi Kusama, With All My Love for the Tulips, I Pray Forever, 2011 ongoing. Glenn Ligon: Selections from the Marciano Collection thru May 5. Free (reservations recommended). marcianoartfoundation.org MOCA: Museum of Contemporary Art 250 South Grand Ave. Selections from the permanent collection, ongoing. Closed Tue. www.moca.org Museum of Tolerance 9786 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 772-2505. Anne, an immersive exhibit on the life and legacy of Anne Frank. Free parking. Closed Sat. www.museumoftolerance.com Natural History Museum of L.A. County 900 Exposition Blvd. (213) 763-DINO. All-new 14,000 Dinosaur Hall now open. Art of the Jewel: The Crevoshay Collection thru May 12; Butterfly Pavilion open thru Sep 2; Antartic Dinosaurs opens Apr 3. First Tue free. www.nhm.org Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 4496840. Once Upon a Tapestry: Woven Tales of Helen and Dido thru May 27. Closed Tue. www.nortonsimon.org Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena. (626) 4492742. Dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Tsuruya K kei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited thru Jul 14. pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu The Paley Center for Media 465 N. Beverly Dr. (310) 786-1000. Explore 100,000 radio and TV programs. Fun, Laughs, Good Times: An Inside Look Into the Fashion of Fosse/ Verdon thru Apr 28. Free. www.paleycenter.org Pasadena Museum of History 470 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103 (626)577-1660. Something Revealed: California Women Artists Emerge (1860-1960) thru Apr 13. Wed-Sun 12-5pm www.pasadenahistory.org
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Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 930-2277. Presents the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture. Cars of Film and Television on permanent display. The Porsche Effect thru Apr 15; Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School thru Jun. Japanese Supercars thru Sep; Legends of Los Angeles: Southern California Race Cars and Their Builders thru Nov. www.petersen.org Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. (310) 440-4500. Spotlight: Andy Warhol, Fearless Fashion: Rudi Gernreich, and Black is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite thru Sep 1. www.skirball.org Southwest Museum 234 Museum Dr., Arroyo Campus (323)2212164. Four Centuries of Pueblo Pottery and Making a Big Noise: The Explorations of Charles Lummis. Open Sat 10am-4pm. Free. www.theautry.org
worship Hollywood’s churches and synagogues play an important role in the community life of Hollywood. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 6657 Sunset Blvd., (323) 462-6311 www.blessedsacramenthollywood.org Chabad of Greater Los Feliz 4640 Hollywood Blvd. (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
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 www.ststephenshollywood.org St. Thomas the Apostle Hollywood 7501 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-2102 www.saintthomashollywood.org 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
Blessed Sacrament Church
Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., (323) 667-1212 www.hollywoodlutheranchurch.net Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave. (323) 874-2104 www.hollywoodumc.org Hope Lutheran Church - Hollywood 6720 Melrose Ave. (323) 938-9135 www.hopelutheranchurch.net Founders Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave. (323) 669-3434 www.foundersmcc.org Kadampa Meditation Center Hollywood (Buddist) 4953 Franklin Ave. (323)486-7074 www.meditateinhollywood.org SPRING 2019 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 59
Oscar’s Hollywood
Discover Hollywood Special Report
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bout 5 years ago, Hollywood had about 97,000 square feet of Class A office space. That was before companies like Netflix, Viacom, Fender and NeueHouse, to name few, located their businesses in Hollywood in Class A office space. Netflix alone has over a million square feet of Class A office space for their burgeoning company in Hollywood! This has also brought thousands of new jobs to Hollywood and new housing is being built to accommodate this new population made up mostly of well-paid young urbanites working in new media. This also means that new ecosystems made up of restaurants and service businesses will be created to serve them. Obviously, the businesses that are—and always have been—here will also benefit. New offices are continuing to be built and are filling up with the likes of QuiBi, a new short form video platform run by “Hollywood’s Newest Odd Couple”, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman. She, a Silicon Valley maven who ran Hewlett-Packard and ran as a Republican for governor of California and he, a die-hard Democratic fundraiser who ran Disney Films and Dreamworks. Here they are with their new billion-dollar venture at 959 Seward Street in the Media District. Personally, I would like to see these businesses become acclimated not only to
959 Seward Street, new home to QuiBi. our landscape but also to our town by getting involved in civic activities and organizations. We love that they have brought their ventures to Hollywood and we would love it even more if they become part of the fabric of Hollywood, the Town. DH
Rescore Hollywood is proud to invest in the revitalization of Hollywood. The RISE project, just south of Hollywood Boulevard, will bring more than 360 apartment units and commercial space to Hollywood.
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FEATURED TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Paramount Pictures (323) 956-1777 5555 Melrose Ave. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood on 65 acres. Two-hour Studio Tour $55 per person (must be at least 10 years of age). Daily 9:00am4pm. (Weekend schedule may vary) Tours start every 15 minutes. VIP Studio Tour including gourmet lunch (4 ½ hr) $178 per person. Mon–Fri 9:30am. Paramount After Dark walking tour on select weekend evenings (21⁄2 hr) $78 per person. All tours by reservation only www.paramountstudiotour.com
Starline Tours/Tourcoach Charter (800) 959-3131 6801 Hollywood Blvd. #207. Discover the best of LA with Starline Tours Hollywood! Celebrity Homes Tour, City Sightseeing Hopon Hop-off, Grand City Tour in 9 languages, TCM Movie Locations Tour, Attractions, San Diego, Tijuana and more. Private charters also available. The fun starts here! www.starlinetours.com
Universal Studios Hollywood (818) 622-8477 Includes a movie-based theme park and behind-the-scenes Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. World-class rides and attractions include the intense King Kong 360 3-D attraction and the Fast & Furious—Supercharged thrill ride. Other popular rides include the 3D adventure, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and immersive Super Silly Fun Land, Transformers™: The Ride-3D, Revenge of the MummySM—The Ride, Jurassic Park®—The Ride, Flight of the Hip-pogriff™ and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, and the new Year-round AMC’s “The Walking Dead.”www.universalstudiosholly-wood.com/attractions/studio-tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (818) 977-8687 3400 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505. Get closer to the entertainment you love. Go behind the scenes for an intimate look at how Hollywood magic is made. Explore the sets and soundstages that brought to life iconic films and TV shows like Friends, Ellen, Casablanca, The Big Bang Theory, Batman, Pretty Little Liars, La La Land, Gilmore Girls and so many more. See authentic props and costumes from DC Universe: with an all-new Aquaman Exhibit, get “sorted” in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts exhibits and visit the Batcave for some of Batman’s most famous vehicles. The tour concludes at the interactive soundstage, Stage 48: Script to Screen, where you can take a photo on the real Central Perk set from Friends, and ride a Batpod through Gotham City with green screen technology. Tours offered in English, Mandarin, French, and Spanish. Book your tickets today at wbstudiotour.com or call (818) 977-8687.
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Around Town
People watching Taraji Henson at her WOF ceremony. Photo by Bob Freeman.
receives his Gustavo Dudamel Fame. star on the Walk of an.
tta Swit, Lanie Kazan, Lore s nt ie cip re d ar Kidston ICON Aw Photo by William Michael Learned.
Photo by Bob Freem
The Pantages' Hello Dolly Cast with Betty Buckley. Pink receiving her of star on the Walk by o ot Ph . Fame Bob Freeman.
Jane Fonda an d Li Paley Fest. Š M ly Tomlin share a light mom ichael ent Bulbenko for Th e Pale
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Calendar Continued from page 53
june 5
wednesday
El Cid Show Restaurant Anastasia Lynne and SAMOAH 7pm Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm The Fonda Broken Social Scene 9pm
june 6
Walk of Fame photos courtesy of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
thursday
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 8pm Largo at the Coronet An Evening with Songwriter Sam Phillips 8:30pm The Fonda Broken Social Scene 9pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
ICON Award re cipien Ernie Hudson t w Roger Neal. Phot ith o by William Kidsto n
Dolby Theatre Kingdom Hearts Orchestra 8pm
june 13
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm
The Hotel Cafe Glen Matlock 7pm
Whisky A-Go-Go LoveDrive 8pm
Greek Theatre Imogen Heap 8pm
june 9
sunday
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 1&6:30pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2pm Hollywood Bowl Playboy Jazz Festival 3pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 3pm
thursday
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 8pm Troubadour Weyes Blood 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Flotsam & Jetsam 8pm Catalina Jazz Club Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton 8:30pm
june 14
friday
Whisky A-Go-Go L.A. Guns 6pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 7pm
Original Farmers Market Friday Night Music at the Market 7pm
Largo at the Coronet Patton Oswalt & Friends 7:30pm
Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Uncabaret 7:30pm
Ford Amphitheatre Last Whispers - Oratorio for Vanishing Voices 8pm
Hudson Backstage Theatre TMI Hollywood 8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm Greek Theatre Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World 8pm
june 10
monday
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 8pm
The Roxy Sebadoh 9pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton 8:30pm
june 7
The Virgil Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen 8pm
Hudson Guild Theatre Love, Madness, and Somewhere in Between 8:30pm
june 11
june 15
friday
Hotel Cafe Tim Baker 7pm Original Farmers Market Friday Night Music at the Market 7pm Troubadour The Wild Reeds 7:30pm Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 8pm Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 8pm Whisky A-Go-Go Lil Debbie 8pm
june 8
saturday
tuesday
saturday
Dolby Theatre Assassin's Creed Symphony 8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 8pm
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 2&8pm
Rockwell: Table & Stage Jurassic Peek: A Burlesque Revue 8pm
Autry National Center Eat See Hear: Thelma and Louise 5:30pm
Troubadour Parachute w/Billy Raffoul 8pm
Whisky A-Go-Go L.A. Guns 6pm
The Fonda Bear's Den 9pm
Griffith Park Street Food Cinema: Shrek 6:30pm Atwater Village Theatre Maternal Metal 8pm
june 12
wednesday
Mr. Musichead Gallery Just Jazz Series 7:30pm
Ford Amphitheatre TAIKOPROJECT presents Rhythmic Relations 2019 8pm Hollywood Bowl Opening Night at the Bowl with John Legend 8pm
Fountain Theatre Daniel's Husband 2&8pm
Largo at the Coronet Evening with Zoe Keating 8pm
Hudson Mainstage Theatre Shooting Star - A Revealing New Musical 8pm
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 2&8pm
Pantages Theatre The Phantom of the Opera 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton 8:30pm
Hollywood Bowl Playboy Jazz Festival 3pm
Troubadour Parachute w/Billy Raffoul 8pm
Hudson Guild Theatre Love, Madness, and Somewhere in Between 8:30pm
Atwater Village Theatre Anna In The Tropics 8pm
Catalina Jazz Club Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton 8:30pm
The Fonda Betty Who 9pm
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