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A Rundown of 40 Concerts, Exhibits, Films, Events and More Coming to Downtown

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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Founder Dies

he man who founded the Downtown-based Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra has died. James Arkatov, a noted cellist, passed away on May 11. He was 98. Born in Russia in 1920, Arkatov immigrated to the United States five years later. He performed in symphonies in Pittsburgh and San Francisco before starting LACO in 1968, where he was the group’s first principal cellist. In a prepared statement, LACO Executive Director Scott Harrison said, “From his original seats at dining room tables drawing up plans for LACO and on stage in the principal cello chair, to his current subscription seat in row P, Jim has always been an integral part of LACO, never wavering in his belief in the unique value the Orchestra brings to the Los Angeles musical community and the classical music world.”

AMF Music Festival Returns To Downtown Los Angeles ast year Gary Richards, the founder of electronic dance music festivals Hard and Electric Daisy Carnival, launched a new

event in the Industrial District. The inaugural All My Friends festival took over the Row DTLA complex in August and drew 20,000 people. The AMF team recently announced that the festival is returning to the Row for a second year, on Oct. 19-20. Tickets went on sale May 10 and start at $99 for a two-day pass. The lineup of artists has not been revealed, but last year saw a collection of musicians across a variety of genres such as Jamie XX, Gucci Mane, RL Grime and Armand Van Helden. Tickets and more information are at amfdtla.com.

County Opens Applications For Holiday Celebration

hristmas Eve is nearly seven months away, but for artists and musicians in Los Angeles County, it’s time to start thinking about December. That’s because the Music Center recently opened the application period for the annual three-hour Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration. The event, which takes place in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and is free to the public, features more than two dozen local performers who each take the stage for about 10 minutes; it is aired live on local public TV. Applicants must be a musical, vocal or dance group and be based in L.A. County, and must submit a three-minute video. The deadline for applications is Aug. 4. The live performance — the 60th edition of the Los Angeles tradition — is on Dec. 24. More information is at holidaycelebration.org.

Summer Street Festival on Grand Avenue

alifornia Plaza is being renovated, but Grand Performances, which operates a free annual outdoor concert series there, is still bringing entertainment to Downtown this summer. Grand Performances last week announced that it will organize a seven-hour music and art festival on Grand Avenue. Audacity of Sound — Joy. Art. Music will take place on July 6, from 3-10 p.m., on Grand between Second and Hope streets. It will include live performances from local and international artists. Additionally, on June 1 Grand Performances will present COLA: A Night of Spiritual Jazz, Poetry and Literature. The evening that showcases the work of Suzanna Lummis, Alesia Rodriguez and Dwight Trible will start at 8 p.m. at the Cal Plaza Spiral Court at 300 S. Grand Ave. Both events are free to the public. More information is at grandperformances.org.

Downtown News Up for Nine L.A. Press Club Awards

he finalists for the Los Angeles Press Club’s 61st annual Southern California Journalism Awards were announced last week, and Los Angeles Downtown News is well represented — the publication is up for nine prizes in a variety of categories. Staff writer Nicholas Slayton is a finalist in News Feature for the article “Skid Row Faces Re-

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cord Number of Homeless Children” and also Business writing for the article “The Booming Business of Experiences.” Staff writer Sean P. Thomas earned a nod in Entertainment News or Feature for the story “Bidding Farewell to the Puppet Palace,” about the Bob Baker Marionette Theatre’s departure from Downtown. Editor Jon Regardie is up for Journalist of the Year in newspapers with a circulation below 50,000. He is also a finalist in the categories of Editorials; Commentary; and Columnist. Additionally, Regardie, Thomas and Slayton are finalists as a team in the Investigative/Series category for a package of stories on Skid Row. The awards will be handed out at a gala on June 30 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles.

Downtown Students Named ‘Spotlight’ Finalists

wo students from Downtown Los Angeles are among the finalists in the Music Center’s annual Spotlight program. Spotlight, an arts scholarship and education effort, selects 14 students each year from Southern California in a variety of artistic disciplines. Daniel Velez, an 18-year-old senior at the Ramon C. Cortines High School, is one of two finalists in the acting category, and Yejin Ahn, a 19-yearold senior at the Colburn School, is a finalist in the classical instrument competition. Each finalist receives a $5,000 scholarship. There will be a Grand Finale performance on June 4 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. More information is at musiccenter.org/spotlight.

Metro Celebrates Women in Transportation Portraits by the artist Michele Asselin now on view at Los Angeles Union Station

Forward Motion features portraits of Metro employees in diverse transit professions. These trailblazing women take pride in moving LA through innovation and excellence. To learn more, or to add your name to our email list for information about upcoming opportunities for artists, visit metro.net/art. Featured: Anna I. Noyola, Manager, Third Party Administration

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lthough the January teachers’ strike ignited passions and inspired unprecedented support for local educators, it had little impact on the finances of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Both pre- and post-strike, the district faced a dismal budget situation. The 6% pay hike awarded to teachers after negotiations between the LAUSD and the union United Teachers Los Angeles hardly impacts the material challenge that had been on the horizon for years — district costs are rising due in large part to ballooning pension and healthcare requirements, while revenues are decreasing as enrollment shrinks, a result of a birth rate decline and the number of students leaving traditional public schools for charter schools. Boil it down and the situation is this: The LAUSD needs more money. The question has always been, how does the system that educates some 500,000 K-12 students get it? The answer is clear and two-pronged: 1) LAUSD needs more funding from the state, and 2) A local cash infusion is required. The latter element is where Measure EE comes in. Backed by the district, UTLA and Mayor Eric Garcetti, it would tax residential and commercial property owners 16 cents a square foot, raising an estimated $500 a million a year before it sunsets after 12 years. The investment in local schools (including charters; some money would go to those institutions) is necessary. Los Angeles Downtown News urges people to vote yes on Measure EE on June 4 (mail-in voting has already begun). Let’s be clear: Measure EE is no magic bullet for public education, and the district still must meet those hefty pension and healthcare requirements. The money from the property tax will help pay the salaries of teachers and other district employees, and help fund reduced class sizes and the hiring of more counselors, nurses, school librarians, etc. Many Angelenos will never notice the benefits. That said, students and schools will feel the pain if the measure falters and teachers and others face layoffs. That would be a vast failure for all those who marched and chanted in the cold rain alongside teachers. Some business groups are fighting Measure EE, charging that it is a new tax, that landlords will pass on the hike to renters, and that the district has a history of financial stumbles. All of that may be true, but none is a reason to starve students of the best possible education. The opposition instead seems financially driven — business groups apparently would have accepted a flat per-parcel tax, as opposed to one based on square footage. But that would have limited the funding to an insufficient level. Business groups are calling for strict oversight and transparency in terms of how much is raised and how it is spent. That makes sense. The district must be accountable. LAUSD needs to prove it can manage money well. Ultimately Measure EE is step one, and Garcetti, LAUSD Supt. Austin Beutner, UTLA and others must convince Gov. Gavin Newsom that the district deserves more state money. California ranks 44th in the country in per-pupil spending. That must change. In that regard, demonstrating local participation will help with the request for more state dollars. Measure EE is the right step for local schools and students.

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Regarding the article “More Details for Morrison Hotel Redevelopment,” by Nicholas Slayton The Downtown we see today was started in part by the influx of people attracted by independent art galleries and artists. Now there is an explosion of developments without any real planning, no public art, and the displacement of the same people that were a factor in the revitalization of the area. —Juan Rosillo Not long ago this property was under rent control and appeared as such on the city maps, even when it was vacant. Somehow it is no longer. Interesting. That is all. —Dawn Davis Regarding the column “José Huizar, the FBI Raid and the Waiting Game,” by Jon Regardie He has always seemed a bit sketchy to me — too slick. Too bad we have to have a lame duck councilperson. —Patryk Mimi-Strait Regarding the article “Traxx in Union Station Closes,” by Jon Regardie To be honest, I think Traxx was a little on the expensive EDITOR: Jon Regardie STAFF WRITERS: Nicholas Slayton, Sean P. Thomas CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Tom Fassbender, Jeff Favre

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side. I ate there a few times when it was open and since I do not live or work near there I had to make a special trip. This reminded me of Clifton’s Cafeteria on Broadway in Downtown. It was in business for decades, then closed, and then was remodeled and reopened. I ate there shortly after it reopened and it was not the same. —Rick Beaver This is terrible news. Traxx was by far one of my favorite establishments in Downtown. The food and service have always been spot on, and the vibe is unmatched anywhere. Thank you for keeping it going for so long. —Ryan Schude I loved Traxx. This really hurts. It was a wonderful gathering spot for my good college friends. We could all take the train in from various locations and have a lovely meal in a precious venue. So sad. —Sharon August Jones

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Metro Weighs Possible Service Reductions Local Group Opposes Move That Would Increase Wait Times on Three Downtown Rail Lines By Nicholas Slayton he Metropolitan Transportation Authority could reduce rail service in and out of Downtown on three of its busiest lines. The transit agency is currently evaluating a proposal that would see wait times between trains increase, although Metro promises it would not impact capacity. The proposal has generated mixed reactions from local groups, including opposition from a prominent business organization. The plan, laid out in Metro’s proposed $7.2 billion budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, is to reduce rail service countywide by 5.93%. The biggest impact would be on the Expo, Gold and Blue lines, with a reduced flow in and out of Downtown. The Downtown proposal is spurred not by issues with the trains, but rather street traffic. Portions of the three lines all run at-grade along streets, requiring stops at red lights and other locations, according to Metro Communications Manager Rick Jager. The result, Jager said, is that trains sometimes bunch up or bottleneck, particularly the Expo and Blue lines around the 23rd Street station. If approved by the Metro board of directors this week, the service reductions would take effect at the end of June, Jager said. Metro stressed that the shift would not impact the amount of people the trains can move in and out of Downtown. Rather, the change would impact only wait times. Trains on the three lines that arrive every six minutes during rush hour would instead arrive every eight minutes under the proposed new schedule. To make up for that, Metro would shift to using three-car trains during peak hours instead of the current mix of two-

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and three-car trains. That would allow the agency to move more people, even if ride frequency is decreased. A three-car train can carry 357-410 people. The proposal is generating concern and some opposition. Business advocacy group the Central City Association has come out against the proposal. In a letter to the transit agency on the wider budget proposal, the CCA said that service reductions would hurt riders and Downtown businesses, and also negatively impact Metro. It added that cutting rail service even as Metro expands with projects such as the Regional Connector “does not make sense.” “After five years of consistent ridership losses due to increased car ownership, new transportation alternatives, and worsening bus performance, proposing to reduce funding and cut service is a recipe for continued decline and is an approach that CCA must strongly oppose,” said the letter signed by CCA President and CEO Jessica Lall. The CCA also charged that the three lines are the busiest in Metro’s system, and help connect people in Downtown with the communities of East Los Angeles, the Westside and Long Beach. “These investment choices are a troubling reflection of how we value Metro riders, and our commitment to investing where service is most likely to be successful,” the letter continued. The proposal could improve rail efficiency, according to Dana Gabbard, treasurer with the activist group Southern California Transit Advocates. He noted that most of the wait time that Metro trains experience is due to being held up at stations or by traffic lights. Even if wait times for trains are extended, if the timing is carefully done, the actual rides could be shorter.

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Metro is looking at reducing the frequency of Gold, Blue and Expo line trains in Downtown. It would seek to maintain current service levels by increasing capacity for the trains that remain.

Still, Gabbard said one impact could be psychological. Riders, especially during peak hours, are anxious for their train to arrive. Delays could frustrate riders, and longer wait times could mean more build-up at platforms, making it difficult to load and unload trains. Metro’s Finance and Budget Committee approved the new budget, complete with the reduced train service, on Wednesday, May 15. It is scheduled for a vote from the full board on May 23. Jager noted that the proposed reduction would be unique when it comes to the Blue Line, as that route is already seeing significant shifts during a two-phase renovation. nicholas@downtownnews.com.

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UCLA Hits the Century Mark at Grand Park It’s a Bruin Takeover With Games, Live Music and More at University Centennial

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The University of California, Los Angeles is celebrating its centennial with a big free party at Grand Park.

By Sean P. Thomas he University of Southern California’s proximity to Downtown Los Angeles makes it easy to think of the area as Trojan Country. That may be the case most of the year, but things will be vastly different on Wednesday, May 22, as Downtown will be awash in blue and gold for a public celebration of the University of California, Los Angeles’ 100th birthday. A free party marking the centennial will take place at Grand Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. “This is an opportunity for Angelenos to celebrate their public university — its research and achievements — and also its rise as the number one public university in the country,” said Andrés Cuervo, UCLA director of operations and strategic partnerships. The UCLA Marching Band will be on hand, and ESPN anchor and UCLA alumna Cari Champion will emcee the event. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Bruin and later Laker legend, will lead a countdown that culminates with the lighting of City Hall in blue and gold. City Hall isn’t the only landmark getting the colorized treatment. The Grand Park fountain, L.A. Live and the Wilshire Grand will all fly the Bruins’ hues for the evening honoring the anniversary of the university’s 1919 founding. There will be food trucks, games and a UCLA 100 Airstream mobile studio where people can share their connection with the university. The first 250 attendees will receive a commemorative 100-year enamel pin. Roots in Downtown Cuervo said that Grand Park was selected not only for its central location, but also because Downtown was the original home of the school; he noted that few people in Los Angeles are aware of that fact. UCLA’s roots date to 1882. The school began as the Los Angeles outlet of the California State Normal School, the southern branch of the California State Normal School in San Jose (now San Jose State University). Located on the site that now houses the Central Library, Continued on page 8

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on its current moniker and the nickname Bruins. Instruction at the new site began in 1929. Law Professor Carole Goldberg, chair of the Centennial Celebration Steering Committee, said that this week’s Downtown event bucks the idea that UCLA is simply a Westside institution. “UCLA is already present in many, many parts of L.A.,” Goldberg said. “Just as we have seen Downtown grow as a central transportation hub for the wider area, and as we have seen the growth of more and more cultural institutions and educational opportunities, I think UCLA will want to be a part of that.” In fact, other components of the Westwood campus already exist here. The school runs a UCLA Extension program at 261 S. Figueroa St. Additionally, the Center for the Art of Performance series, which is based in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus, just finished its second season of avant-garde shows in a satellite location at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. The May 22 event isn’t the only activity that UCLA has planned for Downtown. The school will help host a citywide CicLAvia on Oct. 6 that will start in the Central City. Additional details for the happening that shuts down streets in favor of bicycles and pedestrians will be announced in August. But before that, Downtowners have the chance this week to say happy birthday to the venerable institution. UCLA 100 takes place 6:30-8:30 p.m. on May 22 at Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave. or 100.ucla.edu. sean@downtownnews.com

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On May 9, more than 1,000 of the city’s top business, elected and civic leaders came together at JW Marriott LA LIVE to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to our city: Victor Coleman, Chairman & CEO, Hudson Pacific Properties; Suzanne Goin, Chef & Restaurateur, The Lucques Group; Wen Zhou, CEO & Co-Founder, 3.1 Phillip Lim; and the Los Angeles Police Department, Central Area, accepted by Chief Michel Moore.

Mayor Eric Garcetti; Jessica Lall, CCA President & CEO; Honoree Victor Coleman; Council President Herb Wesson, Jr.

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Bert Dezzutti, EVP of Brookfield Properties Western Region and CCA Board Member, addresses guests at the 25th annual Treasures of Los Angeles.

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Jessica Lall, CCA President & CEO, with LAPD Commander Reina, Assistant Chief Arcos and members of the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD Central Area was one of four recipients of the prestigious Treasures of Los Angeles award.

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Dianne Wiest stars in Beckett’s Happy Days at the Mark Taper Forum.

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A Blast With Beethoven and The Beatles

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he summer blasts off with a special blend that is pure Cal Phil: Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and The Beatles hits, with a full orchestra! Two great traditions come together in one great concert, as the bad boy of Romantic music shares the stage with the leading Beatles tribute band, playing some of the greatest hits of the most successful and influential rock group in history. Beethoven and The Beatles each set the musical world on fire in their own way with their unique genius and compositional brilliance, thrilling contemporary audiences and gaining worldwide fame. Beethoven’s 5th Symphony is probably the best-known piece of Western music in the world. It took Beethoven four years to write and had only been rehearsed once before its premiere in an icy auditorium on Dec. 22, 1808. A century and a half later, The Beatles exploded onto the music scene with songs of such staggering popularity, Beethoven himself might have called them “Uberleider.” Summer kicks off June 30 at the Walt Disney Convert Hall, with Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and hits from The Beatles, only from the California Philharmonic. Tickets and more information are at calphil.com.

usician James Hood’s statement is simple but clear: “I want ‘Mesmerica’ to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!” In these fast-paced and often challenging times, music and art can provide us with relief from stress and give us a sense of peace, tranquility and renewal. That is delivered by Hood in the magical form of a 360-degree immersive art and music full-dome cinema and live concert experience. It takes place in The Vortex Dome at Los Angeles Center Studios, overlooking the beautiful Downtown L.A. skyline. “Mesmerica” is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist Hood together with visually hypnotic, 3D-animated art curated from artists around the world. It all comes together to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe and stimulate your mind and senses. The Vortex Dome is a unique performance venue and studio located at Downtown’s exclusive production studio lot at Los Angeles Center Studios. It is at 450 S. Bixel St. or thevortexdome.com. Visit mesmerica.com for more information. Tickets at jameshood.com/downtownla. Use the promo code DTNGuest for an additional 10% discount.

he 14th annual REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival returns next month with three full weekends of exhilarating short-film programs to enchant moviegoers of all ages. The festival showcases work from around the globe — including Chile, Cuba, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Slovakia and the United Kingdom — to inspire the whole family. The Los Angeles Times states, “REDCAT’s film showcase gives children a chance to see their peers across the globe.” There are nine different programs with three screenings each day; they are designed for children of all ages and priced at only $5 per ticket. The great schedule includes films such as “Beyond The Rainbow,” “Seize The Day” and “Small But Mighty. Presented in partnership with Northwest Film Forum, the film festival runs from Saturday, June 8,, through Sunday, June 23. For full details and schedule go to redcat.org.

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July 9-August 11 at the Ahmanson Theatre umor abounds in a goofball murder mystery that captured London’s Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. The M ischief Theatre pro duction penned by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sinclair and Henry Shields has pratfalls aplent y, along with fire extinguisher pranks and all manner

of whoops and hollers. The story is built around the opening night of the (fictional) show The Murder at Haversham Manor, and while that sounds straightforward, things are tricked up with a corpse that can’t stay dead and players who seem to stumble over everything. Prepare to laugh. A lot.

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here are only six more weeks to put the finishing touches on that per fect Luffy D. Monkey costume before Anime Expo returns. If you know what that sentence means, then you almost certainly are heading to the Convention Center for one of the country’s largest annual gatherings of anime, comic book and video game fans in the world. The expo is flush

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with everything big in anime culture, including panels with voice actors, screenings of classics, and concerts featuring some of the best acts in Japanese music. Of course, the cosplayers come out big, with some spending months and thousands of dollars creating jaw-dropping outfits. For those over 21, there are after-hours parties with burlesque and cabaret acts.

At 1201 S. Figueroa St. or anime-expo.org.

June 1-22 on Broadway

nce again, preservationist organization the Los Angeles Conservancy is showing classic films in some of Downtown Los Angeles’ historic movie palaces. The season kicks off with the classic rom-com It Happened One Night at the Los Angeles Theatre, where you can see Clark Gable be snarky while munching on a carrot. ( What, you think Bugs Bunny did that on his own?) Other high-

lights include Spartacus at the Theatre at Ace Hotel on June 16 and some Laurel and Hardy Films on June 22 at the Orpheum Theatre. And be sure not to miss Humphrey Bogart talking about the stuff dreams are made of in the proto-noir The Maltese Falcon on June 8. As always, there’s a Spanish-language screening; this year it’s Los tallos amargos on June 8 at the Million Dollar Theater.

On Broadway or laconservancy.org/last-remaining-seats.

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B-52s

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August 4 at Microsoft Theater

n 1978, the colorful and flamboyant New Wave act B-52s burst onto the music scene with the oddball but infectious “Rock Lobster.” Four decades later, the band is still going strong, and is celebrating with a 40th anniversary tour that makes a stop in South Park. It will certainly be heavy on the hits, with Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson and the rest of the crew belting out familiar hip-shaking numbers such as “Love Shack,” “Roam,” “Private Idaho,” and possibly a few selections from the Flintstones movie soundtrack. Other summer highlights at the L.A. Live venue include songstress Jill Scott, who has an intimate evening of soul and R&B on Aug. 3. At 777 Chick Hearn Court or microsofttheater.com.

photo by Alice Pennefather

The Royal Ballet’s ‘Mayerling’

July 5-7 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

he dance event of the summer unfolds when the prestigious London ballet company returns to the Music Center for the first time in more than 20 years. Kenneth MacMillan choreographs the dark ballet that is based on the true story of the 1889 deaths of Austro-Hungarian Prince Rudolf and his teenage mistress. The ornate production, originally mounted in 1978, is full of top-notch costumes and sets, including scenes in a Viennese palace. Just as impressive is the live orchestra that will tackle the score by Franz Liszt. The three performances, which are recommended for ages 12 and up, include one weekend matinee. At 135 N. Grand. Ave. or musiccenter.org.

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4th of July Block Party July 4 at Grand Park

n just a few short years, Grand Park’s annual Independence Day celebration has become one of Downtown Los Angeles’ can’t-miss events. The free festival, which runs from 3-9:30 p.m., takes over the entirety of 12-acre attraction. Tens of thousands of attendees will enjoy the entertainment on two stages, where there will be a collection of DJs and live bands. Also on the bill are dozens of food trucks and other vendors, loads of art displays, and a new addition for 2019 — a 75-foot tall Ferris wheel. Everything culminates in a 9 p.m. pyrotechnics display from the roof of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Pro tip: Leave the car at home and take public transit or ride share. Or go on two wheels — there’s bicycle valet parking! At 200 N. Grand Ave. or july4.grandparkla.org.

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The Foundation of the Museum: MOCA’s Collection All summer at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

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he Museum of Contemporary Art turned 40 this year, and the institution that bills itself as “The Artist’s Museum” is marking the milestone with an exhibition that digs into the diverse and wide-ranging artists who have been part of MOCA over those four decades. The highlight of the show is a re-creation of Chris Burden’s 1986 installation “Exposing the Foundation of the Museum,” in which

the late artist literally dug trenches in the floor, revealing the foundation of MOCA’s Little Tokyo annex. Burden has plenty of fine company, as others with work on display include John Baldessari, Glenn Ligon, Raymond Pettibone, Laura Owens and Judy Fiskin. Prepare to spend hours checking out past favorites and a variety of works that have not been previously publicly displayed in L.A.

At 152 N. Central Ave. or moca.org.

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Cal Phil: Beethoven Meets The Beatles

Cherry Glazerr

June 30 at Walt Disney Concert Hall

June 7 at FIGat7th

Los Angeles original is kicking off the seventh iteration of the free Downtown concert series FIGFest. Cherry Glazerr (a play on KCRW’s Chery Glaser) is taking the stage at the FIGat7th shopping center, helping to set the tone for the Friday evening showcase. Cherry Glazerr is fronted by Clementine Creevy, and she has consistently juggled the sound and shaken up the lineup,

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which now includes Tabor Allen and Devin O’Brien. The Financial District event will feature the band doing its lo-fi garage and more traditional hard rock sound. Other highlights in the series include soul rapper Oddisee and Good Company on June 14 and experimental electronica duo Buscabulla on June 21. Each Friday event also includes a DJ and an opening act.

At 735 S. Figueroa St. or figat7th.com/events.

re Beethoven’s Fifth and the Fab Four mutually exclusive? Not when the California Philharmonic is on stage. The Pasadena-based orchestra once again has a full summer slate of performances in Disney Hall, and kicks things off with the lineup of crowd-pleasing works by the likes of John, Paul and Ludwig. Cal Phil’s founder and music director Dr. Victor Ven-

er will conduct. After the last note fades there will be four more opportunities to catch the orchestra, including at the July 14 “Bastille Day” program, and the Aug. 11 performance “‘Carmen’ Goes to the Movies,” with excerpts from Georges Bizet’s opera and film music from Ennio Morricone. Shows begin at 2 p.m., but arrive for the 1 p.m. pre-concert talks.

At 111 S. Grand Ave. or calphil.com.

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Mamma Mia!

Through June 9 at East West Players

or more than 50 years, Little Tokyo’s East West Players has been putting its own particular Asian-American spin on stage classics. Now, the ABBA-fueled jukebox musical Mamma Mia! gets the EWP treatment, with a heavily Filipino-American cast, and though the look may be different than past productions, it’s still at heart a story about family. Mamma Mia! follows

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a young woman, Sophie, who is trying to determine which of three men is her father before her wedding day on a Greek island. With nearly two dozens songs penned by original ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the Downtown version of the musical even brings the cast into the crowd, allowing everyone to channel their inner Dancing Queen.

At 120 Judge John Aiso St. or eastwestplayers.com.

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Chinatown Summer Nights

BET Experience

June 20-22 at Staples Center/Convention Center

Multiple Dates in Chinatown

he BET Experience has become one of Downtown’s biggest summer happenings. Now filling Staples Center, L.A. Live and the Convention Center, the celebration of black culture brings together top-shelf artists as well as movers and shakers in the fashion and media industries. The 2019 lineup features performances from some of the biggest names

in hip-hop, including Meek Mill, Cardi B (shown here), Migos, Lil Yachty, YG and Mary J. Blige. Then there is the return of the Fan Fest, a fan-friendly portion of the weekend complete with a celebrity 3-on3 basketball game, discussions with industry leaders, and the sneaker head fantasy world Kicksperience. Admission to the fan fest is free.

n June 30, July 28 and Aug. 25, the public squares in Chinatown will morph into entertainment and mingling zones. Each evening brings a stage with DJs — including several from KCRW — to Central Plaza, and there will also be culinary demonstrations, as well as arts and crafts for sale. Other nearby plazas and open spaces will host live rock bands,

In South Park or bet.com/bet-experience

and each night there will be more than a half-dozen food trucks, roaming magicians and a beer garden. All of this complements the community’s already-stellar lineup of traditional restaurants. The fun runs from 5:30-midnight. Pro tip: Take the Metro Gold Line to the Chinatown station. It’s much easier than looking (and paying) for parking.

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La Traviata

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warhorse returns to the stage as L.A. Opera trots out its eye candy production of La Traviata. Though Verdi penned the show in 1853, director and designer Marta Domingo shifts the setting to the Art Deco 1920s, where Violetaerioconnect.com ta (sung by Adela Zaharia) lives a party-hard life, and

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At 135 N. Grand Ave. or laopera.org.

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Dog Day

July 10 at FIGat7th

o w n t o w n ’s f o u r legged residents and their human companions will be out in force at one of the Central City’s most joyous annual happenings. For more than a decade Dog Day took place at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, but this year it’s moving to the al fresco Financial District shopping center as organizer the Downtown Center Business Improvement District

partners with mall owner Brookfield. The event is community-oriented and low-key, with few speakers and instead more than 1,000 furry creatures walking and sniffing each other. There are food and drinks for sale, a number of pet supply booths, and if you get lucky, you might even go home with a special new friend — that’s because there are puppy adoptions.

At 735 S. Figueroa St. or downtownla.com.

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REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival June 9-23 at REDCAT

or three weekends every year, the avant-garde space in the back of Disney Hall becomes a family-friendly zone with movies you won’t otherwise see. The RICFF offers three different programs a day, each lasting about an hour and featuring a mix of short live-action and animated films from around the

globe (shown here is Russia’s “The Theory of Sunset”). Check the website for age recommendations for the individual programs, and then enjoy eye-popping happy, sad, whimsical, thoughtful and funny films from the U.S., Mexico, Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Sweden, Poland, Spain and other countries.

At 631 W. Second St. or redcat.org.

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At First Light: The Dawning of Asian Pacific America Opening May 25 at JANM

n the 1970s, a collection of Asian Pacific American activists fought against the use of the term “Oriental,” denouncing it as derogatory. In the process, they helped forge a new collective identity for people of Asian Pacific Islander descent. The Japanese American National Museum examines that transition in a new exhibit at the Little Tokyo institution. The show utilizes photographs and more

than 100 videos pulled from the archives of Visual Communications, the first Asian Pacific American media organization in the country. Attendees can glimpse 30 short videos of events such as the first Asian American anti-Vietnam War march, and there is also a cube sculpture displaying never-before-seen photos of life in World War II internment camps. The show runs through Oct. 20.

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The Misfits

August 3-4 at L.A. Live

June 29 at the Banc of California Stadium

he seminal horror punk band is back. The one and only Misfits are staging a reunion show at the 22,000-seat Exposition Park stadium, a venue completely unlike anything they ever played in their early years. Original members Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only will thrill the black-clad masses with loud and fast songs including “Die, Die My Dar-

ling,” “Teenager From Mars,” “Halloween,” “Horror Business” and more. Is this a money grab by some aging punks? Possibly, but a lot of people won’t care given The Misfits’ deserved legacy. Even better, the opening acts are Aussie punks The Distillers, plus the Anti-Nowhere League, Rise Against and The CroMags. Be careful of the pit — it’s gonna get violent.

hink you and two of yo u r f r i e n d s h a ve what it takes to dominate the basketball court? Then prove it when the annual Nike Basketball 3-on-3 Tournament returns to Downtown Los Angeles. Over the course of the weekend, thousands of street ballers, split by skill levels, will compete on more than 100 half-courts set up throughout the outdoor

At 3939 S. Figueroa St. or bancofcaliforniastadium.com/events.

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complex. The 11th iteration of the tournament is expected to draw more than 5,000 players who will ball out in front of a cumulative 25,000 spectators. The event also serves as a qualifier for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Tournament. Admission is free, and traditionally there are highlight events such as a dunk contest and a celebrity game.

July 12-14 at Staples Center he first thing to know about Monster Jam: It will get loud — as in, you need earplugs or headphones loud. The second thing to know: It’s big, noisy, goofy fun, with a batch of wildly decorated monster trucks doing jaw-dropping tricks, and occasionally tumbling over. Giant 12,000-pound

vehicles will do donuts, fly through the air, balance on their front end and, of course, roll right over other vehicles, displaying crushtastic power. Prepare to see Megalodon, a truck that resembles a shark, the horned El Toro Loco, and of course, the legendary Grave Digger. But seriously, bring earplugs.

At 1111 S. Figueroa St. or monsterjam.com or staplescenter.com.

Through June 30 at the Mark Taper Forum

enter Theatre Group aims high with a production of Samuel Beckett’s 1961 tragic comedy Happy Days. In this version from Yale Repertory Theatre, the always-brilliant Dianne Wiest plays Winnie, who appears onstage half-buried in a messy mound of dirt, with a parasol and few other props. James Bun-

acArthur grant recipient Yuval Sharon is among the most exciting directors/composers working today — locally he may be best known for the car opera Hopscotch — and he’ll add to his legacy with three performances of Meredith Monk’s three-act Atlas. The story follows a young girl’s trip to the four corners of the world and beyond, though whenever

dy, who directed a 2017 Broadway run that the New York Times described as “heartbreaking,” takes the reins again. It’s an unusual show with a healthy dose of Beckett absurdism, and though the Earth seems ready to swallow up Winnie, the Oscar-winning Wiest somehow manages to deliver a constant sunny optimism.

At 135 N. Grand Ave. or centertheatregroup.com.

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June 11-14 at Walt Disney Concert Hall

Monster Jam Triple Threat

Happy Days

At 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or nike3on3.com.

Atlas

Sharon is involved, plot is simply one component of a greater whole, and here all eyes will be on how the L.A. Phil’s “Artist-Collaborator” (Sharon’s formal title) presents the work. Details are slim, but expect a meld of visual art, movement and innovative use of the concert hall’s space. The L.A. Phil’s New Music Group performs under the baton of conductor Paolo Bortolameolli.

At 111 S. Grand Ave. or laphil.com.

Jawbox

July 13-14 at The Regent

or a decade, the Washington D.C.-based altrock band Jawbox dashed questions on whether or when the group would return to the stage for a final run. Well, ask and you shall receive. In January, the members announced “An Impartial Overview,” their first tour in nearly 20 years. Bringing back the group’s quintessential lineup of Kim Colleta, Jay Rob-

bins, Bill Barbot and Zach Barocas, Jawbox is playing 12 venues, including two nights at The Regent. The set is expected to pull from the entirety of the group’s discography, with an emphasis on recordings from For Your Own Special Sweetheart. Keep an ear out for the single “Savory,” a song where the video included a group of kids petting a taxidermy dog.

At 448 S. Main St. or spacelandpresents.com.

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Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power hile activists such as Malcolm X, Angela Davis and Martin Luther King, Jr. were on the front lines fighting for equality, it’s sometimes easy to forget that a collection of African-American painters, sculptors and photographers were also addressing the Civil Rights movement. The Broad shines a light on the contributions of those individuals in the exhibit Soul of a Nation: Art

in the Age of Black Power, 1963-1983. Located on the first floor of the Grand Avenue museum, the exhibit features the works of noted African-American artists working during the heart of the Civil Rights movement including Noah Purifoy, Betye Saar, Charles White, Barbara Jones-Hogu (her “Unite (First State)” is shown here) and more. Note: Soul of a Nation is a special, ticketed exhibit.

At 221 S. Grand Ave or thebroad.org.

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Nisei Week

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Aug. 10-18 in Little Tokyo

Donut Festival

June 8 at Union Station

n the words of one Homer Simpson, “Mmm, donuts.” Everyone’s favorite fried sweets are being celebrated and consumed at Union Station this summer with the second annual Donut Fest. There will be baking demonstrations, arts and crafts and, naturally, a donut eating contest. For the non-competi-

tive but still hungry, there will be 12 local donut vendors selling their creations. The list of participants includes Downtown shop Astro Doughnuts and Fried Chicken as well as Voodoo Donuts. Tickets are $5, and free for kids 12 and under (who will likely be excited to enjoy one, two or even six donuts).

At 800 N. Alameda St. or unionstationla.com/happenings.

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ittle Tokyo comes alive during Nisei Week. Started in 1934 in honor of Nisei (second-generation Americans of Japanese descent), today it welcomes everyone to the community, no matter one’s ethnicity. Nisei Week is full of traditional elements; visitors can take part in calligraphy lessons and Japanese tea ceremonies. The highlight is the Grand Parade, with color-

ful floats and elaborate, dance-filled processions making their way down First Street. There are also new additions, including a night market with food and crafts, dog-centric activities and Japanese pop shows. And, for the adventurous, there’s the annual gyoza-eating competition where you can watch competitors stuff their face with unseemly amounts of dumplings.

At Little Tokyo or niseiweek.org.

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May 30-June 2 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel he mission of the Santa Monica-based Numi Opera is to stage and showcase some of the world’s lesser-known operas. Thus, its latest work is Der Zwerg (The Dwarf ), from the rarely discussed early 20th century German composer Alexander Von Zemlinsky. The piece draws from Oscar Wilde’s short story “The Birthday of the Infanta,” about a diminutive man who vis-

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egall is something of a Los Angeles institution, but this summer the alt rocker takes things to a new level, as on July 26 and then on every Friday for nine more weeks, he’ll be staking out a spot at the Teragram Ballroom in City West. Segall will be backed by the Freedom Band, playing songs from his most recent album, Fudge Sandwich. Ex-

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Aug. 23-25 at Pershing Square

he L.A. Pride festival in West Hollywood remains the biggest regional celebration of the LGBTQ community, but the annual Downtown Los Angeles event is quickly gaining in stature and reputation. DTLA Proud, which marks the community and the struggles it has overcome, returns for its fourth year to the park in the heart of the Financial District. The

three-day event takes over Pershing Square, mixing activism with DJs, games, music, drag shows and art. The Summertramp water festival will also be back, with slides and other activities. As always, there will be exhibitions and installations looking at Downtown’s role in LGBTQ history, as well as booths from locals nonprofits and organizations.

At 532 S. Olive St. or dtlaproud.org.

Antarctic Dinosaurs

All Summer at the Natural History Museum

ntarctica is a frozen, desolate expanse, but it wasn’t always that way. Millions of years ago it was teeming with life in a humid environment. Antarctic Dinosaurs, which runs through December at the NHM, explores that history with an immersive, interactive set-up that allows visitors to touch rocks from

the continent, see fossils from ancient creatures, and ogle re-creations of those dinosaurs and their lush habitats. There are even guides to how modern paleontology is conducted in Antarctica. Additionally, the show explores early expeditions to the continent, including the deadly Terra Nova excursion.

At 900 Exposition Blvd. or nhm.org.

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highlights this summer include superhero adventure film Aquaman (May 29), Ava DuVernay’s Selma (June 2) and the crime classic The Godfather (June 16). There are also regular “sing along” screenings of films such as Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star Is Born. Even better? Each screening has rotating food options, plus a full bar.

he center of South Park goes all urban cowboy on a night when there are no games at Staples Center or concerts at the L.A. Live theaters. Round Up, one in a string of occasional themed evenings at the complex, offers live music, line dancing, cornhole set-ups, a rodeo roper and even a mechani-

At 888 S. Olive St. or rooftopcinemaclub.com.

cal bull. Admission is free and the atmosphere is full-on family friendly, with country-themed games including a milk can toss, as well as hula hoop practitioners and various costumed characters. There will also be an outdoor beer garden, and the surrounding restaurants will have a $5 food and drink menu. Yeehaw!

At 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or lalive.com.

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iscussions of censorship are a thing right now. So it’s fitting that Center Theatre Group is mounting playwright Paula Vogel’s Indecent, which was nominated for a 2017 Tony for Best Play. Helmed by original Broadway director Rebecca Taichman — who won the 2017 Tony for Best Director — it recounts the story of God of

Vengeance, a 1923 play by Sholem Asch that caused a scandal in New York when members of the cast were arrested and charged with obscenity (the plot involves a lesbian relationship). Indecent is a fiery production that celebrates the power of art, though in the process, it just might make some people ponder the present.

At 135 N. Grand Ave. or centertheatregroup.com.

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Dance DTLA

June 21-August 30 at Grand Park

f you’ve ever wanted to bust a move in a no-pressure and fun environment, then Grand Park has just the thing for you. Dance DTLA, the Music Center’s free weekly dance party, is returning for year 15 this summer. Events take place every Friday night starting June 21, and include live DJs, a collection of food trucks and opportunities to learn from dance experts across

a variety of disciplines. There is a different kind of music each night, and though the full lineup has not yet been revealed, past seasons have included evenings built around samba, salsa, Bollywood, disco and more. Dance DTLA mainly takes place at Grand Park, but some activities are planned for Walt Disney Concert Hall and the soon-to-reopen Music Center Plaza.

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May 30-June 2 at Walt Disney Concert Hall

efore the L.A. Phil decamps from Downtown for a summer at the Hollywood Bowl, Music Director Gustavo Dudamel will lead the troops through Gustav Mahler’s monumental “Symphony No. 8.” Dudamel knows his Mahler — in 2012 he performed all nine of the Austrian composer’s completed symphonies, and he goes back to the well for the production sometimes

Through Sept. 8 at the California African American Museum

piece, the 1976 painting “The Sugar Shack,” was piped into the homes of millions when it was seen weekly on the hit television show “Good Times.” It also served as the cover art for Marvin Gaye’s album I Want You. Ernie Barnes features dozens of works from the man who was also an official artist of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

At 600 State Drive or caamuseum.org.

called the “Symphony of a Thousand.” Dudamel won’t reach that number but he could get close, as in addition to the Phil orchestra the performance features eight singers, the L.A. Master Chorale, the Pacific Chorale, the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and the National Children’s Chorus. And oh yeah — the pipe organ known as “Hurricane Mama” is part of the show.

Downtown Art Walk

Multiple Dates in the Historic Core

here’s no better time than the second Thursday of each month to wander through Downtown checking out the latest work from local artists. This summer’s Downtown Art Walks take place on June 13, July 11 and Aug. 8, and on those evenings multiple galleries — mostly in the Historic Core —

At 111 S. Grand Ave. or laphil.com.

Ernie Barnes: A Retrospective

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Dudamel Conducts Mahler’s Eighth

At 200 N. Grand Ave or granddparkla.org.

fter playing for five years in the National Football League, Barnes forged a second career as an artist, creating work that was widely admired, yet at the same time, largely overlooked. Now he is getting his due in Exposition Park with Ernie Barnes: A Retrospective. Known for a unique style that utilized elongated forms, Barnes’ best-known

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will fling open their doors. Now a well-oiled machine in its 15th year, Art Walk always rotates in new artists, so no experience is the same. It’s not just about the gallery shows, either; visitors can enjoy food trucks, plus street artists and vendors. Pro tip: Check out the Art Walk Lounge on Spring Street.

Throughout Downtown or downtownartwalk.org.

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Butterfly Pavilion

Through Sept. 2 at the Natural History Museum

pring in Los Angeles means warm weather, outdoor events and, at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, a special pavilion that is home to hundreds of delicate winged creatures. The Butterfly Pavilion, on the south side of the NHM, features more than two dozen species of papillionoidea (the superfamily for the insects).

They flit about the light and airy space, seemingly unconcerned by all those loud humans (including the little ones) wandering through their home. The museum staff is on hand to help identify the different types of butterflies — from the Buckeye to the Mourning Cloak to the Malachite — and explain how each one adapts to the changing seasons.

At 900 Exposition Blvd. or nhm.org.

Judas Priest

June 27 at Microsoft Theater

rontman Rob Halford and the other core members of Judas Priest might be pushing 70, but you better believe that the heavy metal kings can still bring the heat and burst your eardrums. One of the most influential acts in heavy metal for 50 years (seriously; they formed in 1969), the

U.K. rockers are partnering with Uriah Heep for the 2019 version of their North America tour “Firepower.” To keep things fresh for fans, the group is expected to roll out new cuts of familiar classics, including “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” and “Breakin’ the Law.” Don’t head bang too hard.

At 777 Chick Hearn Ct. or microsofttheater.com.

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DOWNTOWNNEWS.COM sor’s Office, 500 West Temple Street, Room 225, Los Angeles, California 90012. The real property that is the subject of this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2016 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 2043 $18, 785.47 FEO ENTERPRISES L P SITUS: 4921 SANTA MONICA BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90029-2537 AIN: 5540028-009 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2014 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 1851 $4, 161.34 ECHEAGARAY, VICTORIA L SITUS: 800 W 1ST ST APT 0807 LOS ANGELES CA 90012-2460 AIN: 5151027-036 2042 $41, 623.71 S P E N S L E Y, N I N A T R SPENSLEY FAMILY TRUST A N D S P E N S L E Y, N I N A SITUS: 731 N HARVARD BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90029-3313 AIN: 5535-030002 CN960286 553 May 13,20, 2019 CIVIL SUMMONS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CASE NO. BD 656574 PETITIONER’S NAME IS: SAIDA BEN-YAIR NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: RAFHAEL BEN-YAIR NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: RAFHAEL BEN-YAIR You are being sued. PETITIONER’S NAME: SAIDA BEN-YAIR. Read the following information. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-110) The respondent cannot with reasonable diligence be served in any manner specified in Code of Civil Procedure sections 415.10 through 415.40 based on the declaration below Declaration: Describe how you tried to find the respondent. This search may include checking with respondent’s last known address; respondent’s friends and family, respondent’s current and past employers and any unions, internet research, and the tax assessor records in the county of respondent’s last known address or any county in which you think the respondent may live. List all steps, the date you took each step, and the results. a. I last saw or had contact with the respondent on (date): 01/01/2009 at (location): 146 South Mansfield Ave., Los Angeles CA 90036 b. The last address I have respondent is: 448 North Alfred Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 c. The last work or business address I have respondent is: 448 North Alfred Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 d. I have taken the following steps to try to find the respondent: The previous attorney hired Calwest Attorney Services to locate and serve the respondent, Calwest Attorney

Services attempted to serve the respondent at 246 S. Mansfield Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 on September 12, 15 and the 19th unsuccessfully- current occupied said the respondent does not live there. Calwest then conducted a skip-trace to locate the respondent and found an address at 448 North Alfred Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048. Calwest server attempted service of the respondent on September 23, 26, 29, also in October 2, 5, 8 and 11, and was unsuccessful, occupant notified that the respondent does not reside there and there is no other address pulling up for the respondent., attached copy of the previous skip tracing report that was declined by the court for publication in the newspaper. My name is Esther Knafo from Legal Buzz Inc 15928 Ventura Blvd., #233, Encino, CA 91436. In January 02, 2019 I pulled up from Truthfinder Official Report on the respondent including possible relatives list. I did contact some of the relatives and the neighbors and I was told there is no information about him for years and no address or any other contact information that they can give me. Respondent phone number is disconnected. I did search the social media for any information about the respondent unsuccessfully. In 01/02/2019 I emailed the respondent at (yairrafi@netvision.net.il) and the email address was not found. I have tried to contact him through Face Book and Twitter and Instagram with no luck. I Esther Knafo declare under penalty of perjury under laws of the State of California the foregoing is true and correct. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: Restraining orders are on page 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of it. The name and address of the court is: LOS ANGELES SUPERIOR COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT – FAMILY LAW DIVISION 111 N. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012-3117 Case Number: BD 656574 Dated: January 16, 2019 Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk By: Carmen Mehaffle, Deputy The name, address, telephone number, and fax number of the petitioner’s attorney or petitioner without an attorney are: Esther Knafo Legal Buzz inc. 15928 Ventura Blvd., $233 Encino, CA 91436 vPub. 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 and 3/25 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:

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phone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Ofer M. Grossman, Esq. SBN 163150 310.367.7504 310-307-2993 Law Offices of Ofer M. Grossman P.O. Box 5576 Santa Monica, CA 90409 Date: (Fecha): 11/06/2018 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk of the Court Clerk by (Secretario) Clarissa Bustamante Deputy (Adjunto) Pub: 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 and 6/3. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019 121316 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) BREADLAM, 826 E 3RD ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 LA COUNTY, are hereby registered by the following registrants: (1) BREADLAM LLC, 1690 INTERLACHEN RD. APT. 42E, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 (2) WILSON PITRUZZELLI INVESTMENTS LLC, 826 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013. This business is conducted by a Joint Venture. Registrant(s) began to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 03/2019 This statement was filed with DEAN C. LOGAN, Los Angeles County Clerk on May 08, 2019. NOTICE—This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq. Business and Professions Code). Pub. 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 and 6/3.

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Four Months Later, Work Remains Stalled At Oceanwide Plaza By Nicholas Slayton n January, work stopped on the $1 billion Oceanwide Plaza project next to L.A. Live and the Los Angeles Convention Center. Developer Oceanwide Holdings said at the time it had put the project on hold while it restructured its capital, but pledged to resume construction by the end of the following month. February has come and gone, as have March and April. Meanwhile, little apparent progress has been made. Although construction fencing remains up and cranes still rise above the frames of the three towers, on most days there appear to be few if any construction workers on site.

Work on the $1 billion Oceanwide Plaza project halted in mid-January and has not restarted since. Experts point to Chinese policies regarding overseas foreign direct investment.

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The project at 1101 S. Flower St. is slated to comprise 504 condominiums and a 154-room Park Hyatt hotel in two 40-story towers and a 49-floor high rise. This month, a spokesperson for the project declined to comment and instead pointed to the developer’s statement in January. “Our decision to provisionally pause construction is solely based on these internal factors and nothing else,” the Jan. 24 statement said. “With more than $1 billion of equity already invested in Oceanwide Plaza, we look forward to investing more capital into the property and together, with [contractor] Lendlease, remain committed to building this landmark project for L.A.” The main issue behind the stall still appears to be the Chinese government’s capital control measures on direct international investment, according to Dr. William Yu, an economist with the UCLA Anderson School of Management and an expert on the Chinese economy. He said that over the last three years, Beijing has been exerting greater scrutiny and restrictions on overseas investment in areas such as real estate, following a near depletion of the country’s foreign currency reserves. Dale Goldsmith, a partner with the land-use firm Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac and a veteran on the development process in Downtown, said that despite the project sitting unfinished in the heart of South Park, Oceanwide Plaza’s problems are not a sign of the overall development market in Downtown slowing down. “I wouldn’t say this is a Chicken Little moment where the sky is falling. It’s a complex project. I imagine sorting out new financing is very complex,” Goldsmith said. “It’s a lot easier when you haven’t broken ground. Obviously there’s the established quality of work, contractors and mechanical liens already set up.” In January, Oceanwide Holdings stated that it expected the development to be completed in 2020. nicholas@downtownnews.com