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Show Me the Bunnies, the Giant Illuminated Bunnies

owntown Los Angeles this week has some new sights: giant bunnies. Seven large, glowing, inflatable rabbits are on display at local office buildings thanks to landlord Brookfield Office Properties. As part of its Arts Brookfield program, the company is hosting artist Amanda Parer’s “Intrude” installation. It has toured Brookfield buildings in other cities, and is in Downtown through Saturday, June 11 (it opened June 5). Made of white nylon and illuminated from the inside, the seven rabbits are at three Brookfield locations: the Bank of America Plaza at 333 S. Hope St.; the Wells Fargo Center at 330 S. Hope St.; and the FIGat7th shopping complex at 735 S. Figueroa St. Some stand, some sit and some lie down, but they are all large. Two rabbits were commissioned for the program, and one stands 39 feet high while the other is 39 feet long. The installation debuted in Sydney, Australia in 2014. After Downtown, the rabbits will hop on Denver.

New Clothing Brand Celebrates Historic Core

ormer Los Angeles Times reporter Catherine Saillant moved from Ventura to Downtown about four years ago, exhausted by the commute to her gig covering City Hall. She fell in love with her loft at Seventh and Spring streets,

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS as well as the neighborhood around her. Now, Saillant is celebrating the Historic Core with a new clothing line dubbed, appropriately, Historic to the Core. Saillant started the company this year with her sister, Christine Mitbo, and it reflects their desire to show off Downtown’s historical buildings with a whimsical edge. The duo acquired the rights for several images of area landmarks, then worked with a graphic designer to create retro, quirky prints to put on shirts, tank tops and mugs. There’s one of the Eastern Columbia Building with a giant peacock’s tail (“It’s the neighborhood’s architectural peacock,” Saillant noted), and another of a UFO jettisoning laptops onto the L.A. Times building (inspired by the digital tech disruption of the newspaper industry). “I’m inspired by our community, but I noticed there weren’t too many cool T-shirts to show it off beyond some generic ‘DTLA’-type stuff,” Saillant said. Items are $16-$39 and can be found at historictothecore.com.

Downtown News Up for 10 L.A. Press Club Prizes

he Los Angeles Press Club recently announced the finalists for its Southern California Journalism Awards, and Los Angeles Downtown News is up for 10 prizes. Both Executive Editor Jon Regardie and Senior Writer Eddie Kim are up for Journalist of the Year. Kim is also a finalist for News Feature Under 1,000 Words, for a story about Skid Row, Entertainment News/Feature, for his piece on Chinatown underground radio station KCHUNG, and Business, for the article “The Rising Cost of Downtown Living.” Regardie is a finalist in Columns and in Obituary/Appreciation for a story about

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the late Daily News reporter Rick Orlov. Regardie and Editor and Publisher Sue Laris are finalists in Editorial Writing, while Doug Davis is up for Editorial Cartoon. The Downtown News art department is a finalist in the Design category. The prizes will be handed out June 26 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Tickets and information are at lapressclub.org.

Two More Concert Series

s Downtown grows, so does the roster of summer concert series. New is the Arts District’s Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery’s After

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5 series. The free events take place every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. through Sept. 1 at the gallery at 901 E. Third St. DJ Son Zoo appears on June 9, while country-meets-indie pop singer Sara Lov performs June 16. Concerts are free but RSVPs are requested (available at hauserwirthschimmel. com). Next month, the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center will host the Little Tokyo Concert Series. The Sunday events will take place in the pacific James Irvine Japanese Garden at 244 S. San Pedro St. The series starts July 10 with folk singer Sheila Govindarajan and wraps up July 31. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Information is at jaccc.org.

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Thirty Years of Classic Films in Classic Theaters

ne July night in 1987, a group of volunteer Los Angeles preservation advocates EDITOR & PUBLISHER: Sue Laris did something important: They lured movGENERAL MANAGER: Dawn Eastin ie fans to the heart of Downtown Los Angeles to EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Jon Regardie watch Billy Blazes Esq. and Steamboat Bill, Jr. in the SENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim Orpheum Theatre. That portion of Broadway was, STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton we’ll charitably say, less pleasant than it is today. CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kathryn Maese S I N C E 19 7 2 From that humble beginning a tradition has CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jeff Favre, Greg Fischer Los Angeles Downtown News emerged. Today, the annual Last Remaining Seats se1264 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 ries is a highlight of the Downtown summer cultural ART DIRECTOR: Brian Allison phone: 213-481-1448 • fax: 213-250-4617 calendar. 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In the 1980s, Downtown would Downtown Los Angeles. It takes an extraordinary issue or situEDITOR & PUBLISHER: Sue Laris EDITOR & shut PUBLISHER: Laris famously downSue after 5 p.m. The well-heeled ation for us to weigh in on a state or national matter. One of Some will scoff and say that a protest vote won’t matter when GENERAL MANAGER: Dawn Eastin GENERAL Dawn Eastin would visitMANAGER: the Music Center and punk rock fans those occurred in 2008, when we urged voters to reject Proposition 8, Trump has dominated the field and vanquished all contenders, went to clubs in Chinatown and the Arts District, but a divisive and mean-spirited measure that would have changed the media naysayers be damned. We understand the sentiment, but EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Jon Regardie EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Jon Regardie Broadway’s faded theaters California Constitution to recognize marriage as only valid when it is we cannot condone supporting an individual who has urged keepSENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim were an afterthought. SENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim WRITER: Nicholas Slayton between a man and a woman. Voters wisely rejected it. ing all Muslims out of the country, who has advocated for the con STAFF The Conservancy proved that people would come STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton Maese struction of a border fence that, bizarrely, Mexico would pay for, toCONTRIBUTING Broadway atEDITOR: night ifKathryn you gave them sufficient rea Now another election-related, beyond-Downtown matter CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kathryn Maese CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:was Jeff more Favre, complicated Greg Fischer than and who has proved tone deaf on issues son. However, success compels us to speak up. 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There May Still Be Power in This Development Cycle By Nicholas Griffin imon Ha, an architect and the chair of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council’s Planning and Land Use Committee, had a great and timely piece in his May 23 Guest Opinion “The Perfect Storm of Housing Affordability.” Ha is one of DTLA’s most knowledgeable, concerned and actively engaged citizens, and his look at where we are in the development cycle provided an informative and insightful assessment that addressed valid and important concerns.

GUEST OPINION Ha wrote that, due to rising prices caused by a bevy of factors, “we may be facing the end of the cycle.” However, the optimist in me says that a) None of the six reasons he outlined are immutable or foregone conclusions, b) The two most important factors — demand and the overall health of the economy — both remain strong, particularly in California, and specifically in Los Angeles and Downtown, where there is continued job growth and investment, and c) Where there is opportunity, innovative developers will find a way to seize it. In Downtown, we have the continuing advantage of a very favorable jobs-to-residents ratio, a relatively favorable development climate compared to other parts of the city and region, and perhaps most importantly, a steadily improving urban center. This increasingly appeals to the growing proportion of the population who are drawn to a dynamic urban lifestyle. Many of these individuals work in high-growth sectors of the economy — tech, creative and entrepreneurial. Their success means that

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not only can they afford today’s increasing housing costs, but that they also can support the amenities that keep improving the urban lifestyle that drew them here in the first place. Three of the six factors Ha cites — community opposition, city policy, and union labor — are, to some extent, within the control of the people and government of Los Angeles. If they/we are informed and act wisely (perhaps a tall order), we could achieve positive gains for the community but still head off the effects that would lead to the end of the development cycle. Such enlightened thinking and progressive action are not without precedent here; witness the timely opening of the Expo Line from Downtown to Santa Monica. Two other factors Ha mentioned, land values and construction costs, should fluctuate with the market. If demand at a certain price point slackens and/or the number of projects slows, those costs should come down to a point of equilibrium where the projects do pencil out financially. Like I said, I’ve got an optimistic outlook, but I think it is important to keep in mind that, despite the normal and cyclical nature of the real estate market, the overarching cultural trend of re-urbanization, the economic trend of innovation and creativity driving growth, and the biggest market factor — demand far outstripping supply — bode well for continued growth and development in prime urban centers like Downtown Los Angeles. Nicholas Griffin is the director of economic development for the Downtown Center Business Improvement District.

Dear Editor, The article “Business Groups Protest Plan to Hike City Park Creation Fees” (by Eddie Kim, May 23) makes a good attempt at explaining some of the policy issues in the new Quimby park fee ordinance, the overhaul of a severely outdated city policy based on state law. However, the article does not give adequate context for why the policy overhaul is necessary or fair coverage of the ordinance’s broad base of supporters, many of whom come from or represent low-income communities of color that are park-poor. The sad reality is that Los Angeles is one of the most park-poor cities in the country, ranking 65th out of the nation’s 100 largest cities in The Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore 2016 report. Los Angeles spends only about $80 per resident on parks, which is less than half of what Long Beach spends and about one-third of what is spent in San Francisco. This lack of investment in our park system, coupled with the vast park disparities in our city, mean that a kid growing up in South L.A. has 500 times less green space than a child in Pacific Palisades. Los Angeles’ Quimby park fee is a significant source of funding for park development that hasn’t been substantially updated in 35 years to reflect the skyrocketing costs of building and improving parks. Now, after a decade of City Council

motions and city audits and plans, a new ordinance is finally moving forward. When the Council’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee considered the ordinance on May 17, the vast majority of public commenters spoke in favor. These speakers — from Koreatown to Pacoima, representing sectors from public health to affordable housing — all addressed the critical need for increased park funding, especially in underserved neighborhoods. On behalf of the 52-member Park for All coalition that is leading the Quimby reform campaign, I urge that any future coverage of this policy includes proportional coverage of the policy’s widespread support and reasons why. —Alina Bokde, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust’s Parks for All Coalition Los Angeles Downtown News encourages letters. They become the property of Los Angeles Downtown News and may be edited. All letters should be typewritten and include an address and telephone number for verification. Please send them to: Letter to the Editor 1264 W. First St. Los Angeles, CA 90026 Fax to: (213) 250-4617 Email to: realpeople@downtownnews.com

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Demolition Notices Leave Main Street Businesses in Limbo Rock Club The Smell, the Downtown Independent Theater and Others Face an Uncertain Future By Nicholas Slayton he western side of Main Street north of Third Street has long been home to a stable of gritty and unique businesses, such as the music club The Smell, the one-screen Downtown Independent theater and the divey Five Star Bar. How long they will remain there is now in question. Late on the afternoon of Friday, May 27, the start of Memorial Day weekend, notices of demolition were posted on a slew of buildings on the block. They came without warning and included text saying that comments from the public would not impact the future. The owners were uniformly worried, with some fretting they would soon be kicked out by a new landlord. Demolition may not be imminent, and plans for a new project on the block have not been publicly presented, but business owners recognize that their time is probably limited. “When this drops with zero info at the end of the month, it kind of takes the wind out of your sails,” said Jim Kirst, executive director of the Downtown Independent. The demolition notices — which also went to businesses including the New Jalisco Bar, the restaurant Shish Kabob and CrossFit Mean Streets — came from the L&R Group of Companies, which operates a number of parking businesses including Joe’s Auto Parks. Business owners began calling and emailing L&R for more information. Multiple owners said they finally heard back on Tuesday, after the holiday weekend, and learned there will not be an immediate demolition. When reached on Thursday, Kevin Litwin, chief operating officer for Joe’s Auto Parks, told Los Angeles Downtown News that there are no set plans for the block. He acknowledged the history of The Smell, saying that he knows how important it is to the Los Angeles music community. He provided Downtown News a copy of a letter he sent to Jim Smith, the owner of The Smell, stating that a demolition permit has not been acquired, but the group is working on obtaining

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The operators of businesses including the New Jalisco Bar (right), The Smell (center) and the Downtown Independent theater were shocked to find demolition notices on their property last month. Landlord L&R Group of Companies maintains that there are no imminent plans to tear down the buildings.

Smith said. “We have a couple of shows booked beyond August. I’ve reached out to a few and said you might want to look around for a new venue.” With the future uncertain, Smith has started a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign, hoping to raise $1.4 million in order to move and possibly purchase a property for The Smell. He said it is clear he will have to leave his current location, even if the timeline is uncertain. He said he hopes to stay in Downtown. Business owners said they will operate for normal as long as they can. They’re just not sure how long that will be. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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one “in the event that it may be needed in the future.” The letter described the process as “a formality to keep our options open.” Litwin’s letter continued, in part, “If at some time in the future we decide to develop the properties at that site, we will provide you ample time. If we’re able to help, we will.” The delay in getting information and the uncertain future has been trying for business owners. Before speaking with L&R on Tuesday, Marc Cordova, the owner of the Five Star Bar, called the situation unfair and unjust. Litwin acknowledged that L&R should have communicated better with the businesses about what they were planning. Many of the businesses have long histories. The Smell opened in Downtown 17 years ago, after leaving its original location in North Hollywood, and has emerged as a staple in the do-it-yourself punk scene. Five Star Bar opened in 1971. The Downtown Independent debuted in 2008, reviving a theater that that had opened in the 1920s, though it had been vacant and derelict for years. L&R Group bought the lots the businesses occupy in 2015, Litwin said. Smith said that although the owners had questions about the future after L&R purchased the properties, there had been no prior indication that the company planned to demolish or redevelop the block. Kirst and other owners are trying to get a definitive timeline, though he said they are still having trouble getting clear answers. The demolition might not be imminent, but several business owners are already planning for the future. Kirst said the notices, and the burst of publicity they generated, have made business difficult, as bookings for events and movie screenings happen months in advance. The threat of demolition means that many people are unwilling or nervous to lock down dates, he said. Smith of The Smell also has to make plans with bands that book tour dates months in advance. “We’ve pretty much put a halt on booking beyond August,”

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A Year to Remember Pilgrim School Lays the Foundation for Technology, Arts, Athletics and College for Every Student

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Pilgrim School curriculum embraces both art and technology as well as traditional academics. Technology is integrated into and across the curriculum beginning in Early Education, and Pilgrim students learn to balance computer screens and hands-on experimental techniques. The beautiful Brown Family Fine Arts Center offers students the opportunity for an extensive experiential education in the fine arts. All students interact with creative individuals through the Visiting Artists and Writers Program, where artists share their experience and creative process with students beginning in Early Education. Pilgrim is committed to the education of the whole student: traditional academics, state-of-the-art technology, a strong foundation in the arts, and a place in athletics for every student. A Pilgrim education gives students the skills to succeed and thrive in a changing world — they face forward while respecting the past. Dedicated and innovative faculty, special programs across the STEM disciplines with hands-on experience, access to a professional quality Art Center, and creative professionals brought to the school through the Visiting Writers and Artists program teach Pilgrim students the 21st century skills of problem-solving, innovation and collaboration from the toddler class through 12th grade. A full 100% of Pilgrim graduates go on to the best colleges and universities equipped with the skills they will need to create a unique, meaningful life. To learn more about Pilgrim School or to tour the historic campus, please call (213) 355-5204.

Advice From an Expert Four Things Parents Can Do to Prepare Kids for Financial Success by Marla Clemow, Wells Fargo e are faced with financial decisions constantly. And yet, the vital skills of money management, budgeting and saving are often missing from the curriculums at our children’s schools. When 2,459 students aged 15-18 participated in a test of financial literacy standards last year, more

FROM OUR ADVERTISERS than half scored at or below 69.9%, the equivalent of a D+. And yet, a Harris Poll Financial Literacy Survey found that among families who have had discussions with their kids about money, more than half of those discussions were initiated by the kids. This tells us two things: Our kids need to know more about money, and thankfully, our kids actually want to learn more about money. Here are four things you can begin to talk with them about now. Help your child establish a savings account. The sooner your child makes saving a habit, the better, and the more likely it will become a habit that lasts into adulthood. Help your child to create a budget. Budgeting is one of the key components for financial success. Whether you’re helping a 10-year-old create a bud-

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get for his $10 allowance or a 17-year-old create a budget for the weekly paycheck from her part-time job, if your child understands, and lives by, the concept of budgeting, it’s a significant step in preparing him or her for the larger budgets they will need to manage later in life. Help your child understand the difference between needs and wants. It’s okay for your child to spend money on those things that are “wants.” The idea is for them to be aware of the balance between the two, so that spending on the “wants” isn’t excessive. This lesson can be particularly important to help your child understand, since it is one that many adults often struggle with as well. Help your child to set financial goals. Whether it’s having enough money to buy a new gadget, the latest pair of sneakers, or even a car, helping your child establish a plan to reach that goal — and celebrating the moment they achieve it — can be one of the greatest financial teachers. You can also look for books on the topic, talk to your local banker for suggestions, or check out Wells Fargo’s fun, interactive and free Hands on Banking program at (handsonbanking.org/en/). The online curriculum is easy to use and specifically tailored by age group. (There are lessons for adults as well.) Whichever methods you choose, start now. Your child’s financial future is at stake. Getting them on the road to financial success now can increase the likelihood that the ride has as few bumps as possible. Marla Clemow is president for the Wells Fargo Los Angeles region. As a public service, Wells Fargo provides free and fun financial education programs without commercial content.

A 50-Year Legacy Pasadena’s High Point Academy Celebrates 50 Years of Fostering Life-Long Learning

n its 50-year history, High Point Academy has been unwavering in its dedication to fostering a love of life-long learning in every student. Nestled in the hills of Pasadena, High Point Academy is a K-8 independent school.

FROM OUR ADVERTISERS High Point’s mission is dedicated to awakening the joy of learning in each student and inspiring them to reach their full potential in a close-knit, nurturing, and stimulating community of caring and learning. The school shares a strong commitment to provide academic excellence and to develop the “Whole Child” (academic, social, emotional, ethical). The six C’s of a 21st century education are in full bloom at HPA as students actively embrace creativity, critical thinking, communication/public speaking, character education, collaboration, and cross-cultural understanding. Founded in 1965 by a group of parents seeking an exceptional education for their children, High Point began with only 16 students. Fifty years later, and home to nearly 350 students, it continues to provide an exceptional education, a strong sense of community, and a home-awayfrom-home, with a safe and nurturing environment that helps every student to flourish. High Point has celebrated its 50th anniversary with events and classroom activities throughout the year. Alumni and past parents were welcomed back to campus in the fall. A sky lift and drone photographed the entire student body, faculty, and staff on Higgins Field in the shape of “HPA 50” on the 50th day of school. On April

30, High Point held its Golden Gala — an elegant dinner and fundraising event — celebrating the school’s legacy. And on May 27, High Point dedicated a time capsule featuring photos, yearbooks, notes and mementos that students hope capture the current High Point generation, along with predictions of where they see the school, and world, 25 years from now. The capsule will be placed underneath a new student-created mural honoring the school’s five-decade history. High Point was also honored on Earth Day by Congresswoman Judy Chu, Senator Carol Liu, Assemblyman Chris Holden, and Pasadena Councilman Gene Masuda, for its Organics Recovery and Composting Program, which has achieved high rates of landfill waste diversion. In addition to a rigorous academic program, High Point prides itself on its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. A “hidden gem,” High Point is a special place offering its students a strong curriculum, real-world experiences and a foundation that HPA graduates carry with them through life. Visit highpointacademy.org for more information about the school, its academics, athletics, arts and summer enrichment programs.

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and training provided by the institutions it accredits. In 1998, ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001-Quality Management System, under the international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization, and continues to hold that unique status. ATC offers one of the best medical assistant schools and best fashion training programs in Los Angeles: n Approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education for the State of California (BPPE) n Approved by Workforce Investment (WIA) n Approved by State Department of Rehabilitation and Private Vocational Rehabilitation n Financial aid for those who qualify n Fast-track programs geared to the fashion industry job market and medical assistance careers n Flexible class schedules ATC is at 1033 Broadway Place. For more information call (213) 747-8292 or visit atechcollege.edu.

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FROM OUR ADVERTISERS the needs of the local community for the best job placement and career opportunities. ATC is accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for the State of California (BPPE). This accredited technical school offers outstanding programs for those interested in medical industry, administrative or fashion industry careers. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or a hard worker looking for a

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fresh career path, ATC can help students reach their fashion industry goals faster and prepare them for an exciting future. With vocational programs that include fashion design and apparel pattern making, students can launch their careers in as little as nine months. ATC also works with a network of industry employers, including American Apparel, to help students gain real word experience and employment. For more than 20 years, ATC has also boasted the top pattern making, sample making, marking and grading accredited program in the Fashion District. ACCET was founded in 1974 for the purpose of improving continuing education and training, and has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a “reliable authority” on the quality of education

bringing their students to the museum, because, as one teacher put it, “The tour tied in perfectly with our curriculum and was so hands-on/visual for my students that they loved it. I look forward to returning next year!” Free guided tours can be booked year-round for any group of 10 or more. Please contact the museum to schedule one. Wells Fargo History Museum is at 333 S. Grand Ave. Open weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For information call (213) 253-7166 or visit wellsfargohistory. com/museums/los-angeles. Admission is free.

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SCI-ARC, 7 in complexity and scale as students engage in an intensive introduction to the latest in computer modeling, digital representation and fabrication techniques. Making+Meaning students access SCI-Arc’s 12,000 square feet of state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, which include the Analog Shop, Robot House, and Magic Box — the school’s new digital fabrication facility equipped with 17 3D-printers, two CNC mills and six laser cutters. Throughout the program, students will experience juried reviews typical of architecture and design programs. Weekly graphic design workshops expose students to design skills that are key to creating successful portfolio compositions. Making+Meaning also

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Art Walk for Kids Crowds and Bars Are Sidelined as 68 Children Tour Gallery Row on ‘Kinder Walk’ By Nicholas Slayton n the second Thursday of every month, crowds flock to the Historic Core to peruse the art in the neighborhood’s galleries, and enjoy cocktails and beer at the nearby bars. On the final Tuesday of last month, a big crowd also showed up to view art, though their tastes were different — they preferred water and Goldfish snacks. Sixty-eight kindergarteners from Downtown’s Metro Charter Elementary School toured three Spring Street galleries on the morning of Tuesday, May 31, meeting some of the curators and artists behind the works. It was part of Kinder Walk, an event from the organizers of the Downtown Art Walk. Kinder Walk debuted in 2014, springing from conversations that Art Walk leaders had with the teachers and administrators of Metro Charter about arts education. It skipped the following year due to a lack of sponsorship, but returned last week with the support of financial backers including SoCal Gas and Brookfield Properties, said Art Walk Executive Director Qathryn Brehm. That’s what brought Brehm to a pre-tour discussion at the Banks Huntley Building at 634 S. Spring St. Looking at the assembled children, she asked, “Does everyone love art?” Shouts of “Yes!” and “Yay!” filled the room. Brehm then asked how many of the kids like to draw. Almost everyone raised their hand, some shouting in excitement.

The three galleries on the Kinder Walk, which regularly participate in Art Walk, were chosen in part because of their proximity to each other. Brehm was enthusiastic about the chance to immerse area children in the local art scene. “The students become very excited when they have their own experience,” Brehm said later in an interview. The 68 kids were split intro three groups so as to not overwhelm the galleries. As the students and roughly 25 parent chaperones and teachers got ready, teacher Molly Morales instructed her class to think about what they would see. The tour, she said, would be the basis for activities after they returned to school. The first stop for Morales’ class was Michael Wisnieux’s Wiznu Gallery at 724 S. Spring St. The students peered at the camera equipment and photographs of models and musicians such as Peter Murphy. Wisnieux talked about the work and fielded queries on artistic tools and movable desks. The next question was somewhat existential. “Why do artists even exist?” asked student Evan Huelsbeck. Wisnieux paused, surprised by the question. After a moment, he responded with a chuckle, “We can’t figure that out ourselves.” The second stop was the Gloria Delson Contemporary Arts gallery across the street at 727 S. Spring St. Petra Wright, the manager and curator, described how she chooses which artwork to display. She showed the

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The kindergarteners were able to ask questions about the creations. Perhaps the most unique query was, “Why do artists even exist?”

students Joseph DeSanze’s painting “Kristie Daniels,” a swirl of colors meant to represent the titular figure. She then led them to Kathryn Jacobi’s “Requiem Chorus,” a large painting in red, black and white depicting a mass of people, mouths open in song and hands outstretched. When Wright killed the lights, the kindergarteners gasped at the way the figures leapt from the darkened background. The final stop was the Lovejoy and Andrea Bogdan Studios in the Spring Arts Tower above the Last Bookstore. Here the experience was participatory, as Bogdan invited the students to add tiny strokes of paint to one of her canvases. Afterwards, the students and teachers headed to the Thierry Noir mural behind the Spring Street Park. The students were not the only ones who were impressed. Fumiko Amano, the former co-director of the now-shuttered Pharmaka gallery at Fifth and Main streets, and a parent of a child on the field trip, said the Kinder Walk reflects how the arts scene has become a mainstay of Downtown. She noted that some of the early gallery owners and artists who ventured Downtown are now parents themselves. Their children live in an arts-driven neighborhood, she said. “It’s a great environment,” Amano said. “Kids will get exposed to different types of art, and that exposes them to different cultures.” After the tour, Brehm declared the event a success. She added that the Art Walk organizers would like to do more tours in the future, and expand beyond Metro Charter students, though specifics have not been determined. She did say that smaller groups might work better. “We would like to do it with other classes as well, with older kids,” Brehm said. “It would be a bit of a different experience.” The kindergarteners closed out the field trip by playing in Spring Street Park — after carefully listening and learning, there was plenty of energy to burn. After that, it was back to school. As Morales said, it was time for them to make their own art. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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Invasion of the Pod People PodShare, a Combo Hostel/Co-Working Space, Opens in the Arts District By Nicholas Slayton he new Downtown Los Angeles outpost of PodShare offers open rooms with a number of beds that guests rent by the night. There are shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and almost everyone who stays there is under 35. It sounds like a youth hostel, but Elvina Beck, the founder and CEO of the company that started in Hollywood, resists the term. Hostels, she said, have drab bunk beds and minimal

amenities. PodShare, she maintains, is more of a co-working space that happens to have a coliving element, and is pitched to those on the go who are in the city working on short-term projects. “A lot of people are traveling for work with their laptops,” Beck said during a recent visit to the space a short walk from a Gold Line station. The 2,000-square-foot space opened in April on the first floor of the Newberry Lofts building at 100 S. Vignes St. It has 18 units, or as the

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company calls them, pods. Within the business, guests are known as “podestrians.” Each pod has a twin or queen mattress (one has a Murphy bed that can be folded up to reveal a desk) along with a small TV with streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix. There is a reading light, a towel rack and space for personal belongings. All the beds are in one room, meaning male and female travelers don’t have separate space, and there are no coverings on the pods. Bathrooms are also unisex, though in this case there are doors and shower curtains for privacy. Most of the pods are stacked in pairs, though don’t call them bunk beds. “Bunk beds are for children,” said Beck. Beck started the company in 2012 in Hollywood, where there are 10 pods. Its success led her and Chief Operating Officer Kera

Package to come Downtown. They did a sixmonth trial run in Little Tokyo last year before finding space in the Newberry Lofts, which is close to the First Street Bridge. The expansion was funded in part by $30,000 raised on the crowdfunding website IndieGoGo. The company plans to open a branch in Los Feliz later this year, Beck said. A night in a twin bed is $40 (queens are $60) and the weekly rate is $250. Customers get access to the kitchen, which has some communal food, though guests can bring there own. The bathrooms have complimentary soap, shampoo and toothpaste. Beck said the company is built to mesh with the “sharing economy.” The mezzanine level has tables, a desktop computer, a printer and other items to facilitate working on a project or assignment.

Beck said she was drawn to the Arts District by the amount of activity in the area, including the new restaurants and the recently opened Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery, as well as the increasing ability to navigate the neighborhood without a car (PodShare lacks parking). Beck currently has one bike for guests to use, and hopes to add more. According to Package, new guests often ask about the breweries in the area, and many people go out together to explore the neighborhood. The space has an industrial feel. Against a backdrop of brick and exposed pipes, the pods are individual units fashioned from pine and plywood. The rest of the design is minimalist. One notable feature is the large “P” made of salvaged metal and mounted on one pod. Australian Chris Turebull was staying at PodShare recently. He was in Los Angeles for five days of travel and meetings before heading to New York City. Lying on a bed in a pod, he said that he learned about PodShare through Google searches. He thought it seemed like an easy way to stay in the city. “I stayed at a place like this in Sydney,” said Turebull. “It’s pretty simple and easy to set up and use. I was going to stay in Hollywood originally, but changed my mind and chose the Arts District.” Beck said nearly every PodShare guest is in their 20s or early 30s. The company, she said, seeks to attract the younger generation, including freelancers traveling with laptops. In addition to streaming services in each pod, there are power outlets and reading lights. Free WiFi service is also provided. The Arts District location is drawing a different crowd than the Hollywood PodShare. The

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Underground Retail and Office Space Planned at Subway Terminal Building Project Would Revitalize 130,000 Square Feet of Space Near Pershing Square By Nicholas Slayton early a century ago, subway riders arriving in and leaving Downtown Los Angeles used an underground rail station at the southwest corner of Fourth and Hill streets. Now there’s a plan to bring people back to the subterranean territory, though trains are not part of it — shopping is. Cleveland-based developer Forest City is undertaking an ambitious plan to turn the lower levels of the Subway Terminal Building into a retail and creative office complex. It would repurpose 130,000 square feet of space on the ground floor and two underground levels of the building just north of Pershing Square. The developer turned the above-ground portion of the building into the 277-apartment Metro 417 Lofts in 2005. Now Frank Frallicciardi, director of development for Forest City Residential West, said they are in the process of bringing the 91-year-old edifice up to fire and safety standards, but are waiting on major restoration work until tenants are secured. Brokerage firm JLL has been hired to market the space. “We’re trying to keep the history of the building while creating a really great center for boutique retail and restaurants,” said Danielle Cornwell, a senior associate with JLL. “If you look at how well Grand Central Market was done, you can see the rise of really interesting mixes of food halls and creative offices.” Forest City originally planned to develop the lower levels after finishing Metro 417. The recession torpedoed the idea.

Now, said Frallicciardi, the market has recovered, and developers and retailers are trying to get ahold of any space possible in Downtown. About two years ago, Forest City began looking at resuscitating the retail and office vision. “We got to the point where enough people were knocking on the door unsolicited that we felt we needed to find the right set of tenants and plan it all out,” Frallicciardi said. Red Car Memories The Subway Terminal Building, designed by the architecture firm Schultze and Weaver, opened in 1925 as one of the hubs for the Red Car subway system, and funneled riders into and out of the heart of Downtown. After the Red Car system faded, a section of the 12-story building’s underground space served as offices for the Veterans Administration. It has been vacant for years. The 40,000-square-foot ground floor has an Art Deco feel, with ornately carved columns and 18-foot-high copper ceilings. There are also two large skylights that are currently covered. Forest City plans to uncover them and create an open market of vendors flanked by office space and larger eateries. The first underground level, where travelers once passed through turnstiles, is about 40,000 square feet and has eight-foot ceilings. Frallicciardi said he expects it will serve as office space for one or two tenants, possibly architecture or design firms. (The ceiling will not be raised, he said.) The lowest level has 20-foot ceilings and about 45,000 square feet of space. Frallicciardi

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The mezzanine level of the Subway Terminal Building has eight-foot-high ceilings and 40,000 square feet of space.

and condominium buildings open. He said the local retail scene is actually playing catch up. “If you want to do lots of shopping, you’re going to Melrose, to Old Town Pasadena, to the Beverly Center, these different places that you can spend all day shopping. Downtown doesn’t have that,” he said. “At Mateo, The Bloc, these shopping centers are going to be their own things. It might be a bit similar, but a rising tide floats all boats.” One aspect of Forest City’s project goes counter to life in Los Angeles: the underground component. The city’s temperate weather lures people outdoors, and while there is subterranean shopping at Fifth and Flower streets, another largely underground retail location, the Los Angeles Mall, has underperformed for decades. Still, Weiss said Downtown has a history of activating smaller basement spaces, such as the bar the Edison in the Higgins Building. He said the shopping center at Fifth and Flow-

er draws large crowds during the lunch rush. With the right tenants, he said, the Subway Terminal Building could succeed. Cornwell of JLL is even more bullish. She said that the overall package of the project’s size, the likely mix of tenants and the location will bring in people. “It’s near the Metro. It’s near Pershing Square and the restaurant Perch is right across the street,” she said. “Our main goal now is to activate it on the street to bring people inside.” The search for occupants is ongoing. Frallicciardi said that once a tenant, big or small, is inked, it would take eight months to a year to renovate their space. The price of the project will depend on the tenants and what kinds of improvements are required. Though work is early, Frallicciardi said he hopes to have people starting improvements by the end of the year. nicholas@downtownnews.com

By Nicholas Slayton In the Central City Crime Report, we survey the recent week in public safety. All information is provided by the LAPD’s Central Division.

woman was talking on her cell phone at a bus stop at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue. A man grabbed the phone from her hand and ran off.

Fake Card, Real Robbery: On the morning of May 22, a man entered a store at 521 S. Los Angeles St. and brought a number of household staples to the register. He tried to pay with a fake credit card, which the clerk said did not work. The man then pulled out a knife, demanding the merchandise. He took the goods and fled.

Don’t Leave Your Personal Items Unattended: A woman was using her Apple laptop at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on the evening on May 24. She went to the restroom and left the laptop and her purse. When she returned a few minutes later, her computer, purse and cell phone were gone.

Bad Workout: A man went to the YMCA at Fourth and Hope streets at 11:30 a.m. on May 22. He put his personal belongings in a locker, but when he returned 20 minutes later, he found the lock broken and his property gone. Among the missing items were his credit cards, wallet and clothes. Robbery Gone Bad: A man was at a parking lot at Eighth and Main streets at 5:20 p.m. on May 23. An apparently homeless man approached him and demanded his property. When the man refused, the transient attacked him and slashed his chest. The suspect fled. Snatch and Grab: At 10 p.m. on May 23, a

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The audience surrounds the stage during a Grand Performances show at California Plaza’s Watercourt. Thousands of people regularly attend the free performances.

“There are a slew of glass ceilings in Hollywood, either for women or for people of color, and it’s on both sides of the camera,” Alexander says. “We get to show that women are making a remarkable impression in video games, TV and films. A number of them will conduct the chamber orchestra for their compositions.”

dangerous, with too many trip hazards. “We found out about the Cal Plaza program, and learned that they could host us there rentfree, though we had to cover concert costs. While bringing that series over, I found out ownership wanted an artistic director, and I threw my hat in the ring — and got the job.”

Highlight 3: A perennial crowd-pleaser, the daKAH Hip Hop Orchestra, returns July 19. The 60-plus-person orchestra fronted by Geoff “Double G” Gallegos melds classical and hiphop genres.

Best Night Ever: “I remember a site-specific work by the Beijing LDTX dance company. They scattered dancers all over the plaza. The artistic director, Willy Tsao, was sitting under a spotlight and reading a poem, in both English and Chinese — a

Crossing Borders: Grand Performances regularly features an international lineup. This year’s disparate array of musical and cultural intersections ranges from the Latino- and Chicano-themed bands of the Evolución L.A.tino program to a night of Manila Sound, the disco scene that was born in the Philippines in the 1970s. There is also a suite of modern Muslim art and musical acts.

Lebanese five-piece band Mashrou’ Leila, which has a satirical indie-rock sound, take the stage at 8 p.m. on June 17.

Highlight 1: Alexander is especially excited for the “Soy Africano” concert on June 18. “We’re working with local artists and looking at how African music first affected Caribbean music, picked up additional Spanish influences, became a flavor of its own, and then went back to influence Central Africa,” he says.

“My 92-year-old mother-in-law is about a loud a fan of theirs as anyone,” Alexander said with a chuckle. “They’ve done a good job crossing generations and tastes.”

poem that’s well-known by many Chinese people. The dancers would put on costumes and move to interpret the poetry amid the crowd. People really loved it. Some came back for the second night.”

Highlight 2: Is Hollywood an old boy’s club? It may be, but the Aug. 19 program “The Women Who Score: Soundtracks Live,” is a showcase of female film and TV composers including Oscar winner Rachel Portman (Emma, The Cider House Rules) and Emmy winner Laura Karpman (Underground, Taken).

How Alexander Got Here: “In 1987, the Cal Plaza owner started the lunchtime series. A few years later, in 1989, I was working at [the city Department of] Cultural Affairs and we were looking for a new venue for our evening programming. We wanted to move away from the Triforium because it got too dark and a little

Biggest Night Ever: “Collaborating with the Los Angeles Public Library for [the program] Songs In the Key of L.A., when Stevie Wonder surprised the crowd, was a joy. Another time we hosted Ozomatli, and we had our biggest audience ever, around 6,000 people. That’s the night that the fire marshal said, ‘Well, let’s cut

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you back down to 5,000.’” On the Downside…: “One major disaster was a band that was referred to me. I’m not even going to name them. We realized that during their performance, their instruments were not hooked up. They were basically doing a super karaoke session with pre-recorded music. When I confronted them afterward, they said that’s what they do everywhere. That was incredibly embarrassing and we were blindsided by the artists.” Money Talks: “We just finished our 2015 audit, showing we had over $2 million in income that year. When we factor in some non-cash expenses, we had a small deficit. If we take those out, we had a small profit for 2015. In general, we seem to be recovering from some rougher years after the recession, when philanthropy dropped. It’s never easy in Los Angeles — it’s not an easy fundraising city.” Size Matters: Big crowds are a good thing, Alexander says, unless they’re too big. He’s in the unique position of trying to fill the space without overwhelming it. “What it does force us to do is present acts that people aren’t going to be turned away from. Grand Park had an early problem where people were turned away because there were too many showing up. I don’t want us to have a reputation that you have to line up at dawn to get into our shows. On a certain level, I’d rather aim for just 80% capacity than risk having the opposite, with 20% too many. It’s part of our goal to make our experience accessible.” Grand Performances runs June 10-Aug. 21 at the California Plaza Watercourt, 350 S. Grand Ave. Information and a full schedule at (213) 687-2190 or grandperformances.org. eddie@downtownnews.com

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The Art of the Fold Paper Fish, Distorted Novels and Geometric Patterns Fill Up JANM’s New Origami Exhibit By Nicholas Slayton n Little Tokyo’s Japanese American National Museum, a sequel of sorts is on display. It’s a sequel with modern effects, a tighter plot than the original and an international cast of characters. This sequel also features paper fish. The sequel is the exhibit Above of the Fold, which opened at JANM on Saturday, May 28. The 17 works are all origami creations — the traditional Japanese art of folded paper — but they show new, contemporary and experimental forms of the art. The show runs through Aug. 21. Above the Fold follows some of the ideas laid out in Folding Paper, an origami exhibit that curator Meher McArthur also organized at JANM in 2012. That was more comprehensive than the current show, and in addition to offering unique designs, it looked at how origami has been influential in science and architecture. Meher said she wanted this exhibit to be smaller and focused on how origami is being used as a contemporary art form. To achieve that aim, she and the exhibition company International Arts & Artists selected nine artists from around the world, bringing in existing and new pieces. The exhibit debuted in Springfield, Mass. in January 2015. Don’t expect tiny animals made of plain paper. These participants push and reshape the envelope. “Some are scientists in their day jobs. Some are designers. Others are fine artists. One is an educator,” McArthur said. “These artists are working all over the world, and I wanted to

The new Japanese American National Museum exhibit Above the Fold features 17 origami works. They run the gamut of styles and materials, and include Richard Sweeney’s hanging piece “Air” (right) and Robert Lang’s “Pentasia.”

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museum, and that the traditional craft has been a regular part of the institution. “Origami and the Japanese culture go hand in hand. Even for Japanese Americans, it plays a big role,” Sakai said. “But this is a lot more like an installation. I tell people that they haven’t seen origami like this.” Playing With Paper Not only are the designs in Folding Paper unique, so too are the types of materials used. A case in point is another Lang work, “Vertical Pond II.” A school of 60 orange, blue and purple paper fish “swim” across a wall. The piece uses paper specifically made for the work, and are dyed to create random splashes of color. When folded by Lang, they take on a life-like nature. Another twist on the traditional art form is Vincent Floderer’s “Unidentified Flying Origami,” roughly two dozen pieces of wavy and spindly designs hanging from the ceiling. Floderer used a kind of tissue paper to create the crumpled, uneven shapes. It’s a far cry from the hard-edged “Ruga Swan” in front of it.

A glass case holds Erik and Martin Demaine’s “Destructors” pieces. Inspired by author Graham Greene’s short story “The Destructors,” the swirling pieces combine multiple origami parts. Text from Greene’s story is printed on the folded paper. Sakai said the twists on the 1,000-year-old art form show how influential origami has been throughout the world. Even though a majority of the artists featured are not Japanese, the cultural root of origami is still there. “That’s why we love the show,” he said. “It shows we’ve gone from a craft that kids do to something really innovative.” McArthur said she hopes visitors see the complexity and innovation involved in the 17 pieces. If Folding Paper was about introducing people to the history of origami and how it has influenced the world, Above the Fold is about showing audiences where it is going in the future. Above the Fold runs through Aug. 21 at the Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., (213) 625-0414 or janm.org. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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You’ve got to admire the Downtown Art Walk’s persistence. Come hell or high water, the gathering of artists, craftsmen, vendors and voyeurs is guaranteed to brighten the second Thursday of every month in Downtown Los Angeles. On June 9, the spectacle returns and will fill the Historic Core with its swelling summer crowds. Over at the Last Bookstore, bibliophiles will crowd against amplifiers as chipper indie band Niantic gives a free show. The Los Angeles Center for Digital Art debuts its Electron Salon group exhibit and an 11-collaborator-strong show of video art. Or heard up to Bunker Hill where MOCA Grand Avenue features a free screening of art films built on images of a computer desktop in Open Window. In the Historic Core or downtownartwalk.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Cinderella by Sock Puppet Sitcom Theater California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2190 or grandperformances.org. 3 and 4:30 p.m.: Crystal slippers, wicked stepsisters and fairy godmothers come into knit focus as the irreverent puppetry group presents a network-television styled retelling of the famed tale.

All hail the witchy woman with the Fender Jaguar strung around her shoulders. Her name is Chelsea Wolfe, and her spellbinding patchwork of metal, folk, country and post-grunge influences threatens to devour every iota of light at Seventh Street’s Teragram Ballroom this Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7-8. If you’re looking for some sort of central hub from which a corps of blackattired, neo-sorcerers will disseminate a drab and enchanting version of post-goth urban culture, then you need go no farther than this City West club. At 1234 W. Seventh St., (213) 689-9100 or teragramballroom.com.

Think of the Seventh Street wall marked “This Is the Wilderness” less as a statement about gentrification in the Arts District and more as a gateway to an unprecedented world of immersion theater. The Day Shall Declare It, a tribute to the needs and wants of the 20th-century working stiff by the company Wilderness, is nearing the end of its second Arts District run (following a stop here last summer). Through June 19, a cramped pseudoindustrial space welcomes about 30 people a night into a walking tour performance in which characters’ lives, both inner and outer, unfold within spitting distance. The show goes up at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. At 2051 E. Seventh St. or thisisthewilderness.com.

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Au Lac/Café Fedora 710 W. First St., (213) 617-2533 or aulac.com. June 11, 7:30 p.m.: Sidney Jacobs drops his latest jazz album, “First Man.” Wethinks he’ll play tracks from it. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com. June 6: Alex W. Rodriguez. No, the W does not stand for “Wrestler.” June 7: Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble Jam Session. June 8: Harold Mabern Trio. June 9: Cyrille Aimee Quintet. June 10: Feel minty fresh with Dr. Mint! June 11: Josh Nelson Quartet with Kenny Washington. June 12: Ryan Dragonn Group. Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. June 6, 8:30 p.m.: Lush synth pop residents Midnight Faces build their music off the premise of sounds appropriate to 50 years in the future, which may ring a little false for anyone following the present election. The future will actually be soundtracked by the howling gale of nuclear winter. June 7, 8:30 p.m.: Leslie Stevens is doing the nostalgia country

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FRIDAY, JUNE 10 The Art of Skid Row Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7 p.m.: Somewhere beyond your weekly brunch routine and vague Bluetooth slavery is a 50-square block area where life finds a way to go on despite rampant addiction, violence and insanity. Tonight a photographic anthology, The Art of Skid Row, highlights existence beyond the redevelopment boom. Damon Lindelof at Aloud Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org. 7:15 p.m.: In a program entitled “The Writer’s Cut,” the sci-fi luminary dishes on his creative process. SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Hear. Poetry. Now. California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2190 or grandperformances.org. 7 p.m.: Superlative local poetry take the stage as the City of Los Angeles Individual Artist Fellows and folks from Writ Large Press collide in an evening of verse.

Toronto DJ duo MSTRKRFT are rolling into Spring Street’s Exchange on Saturday, June 11, for what promises to be an intimate evening of face-melting, four-on-the-floor electronica. The show is in advance of the knob-twirling partners’ latest full-length release, the caps-heavy OPERATOR, which comes out in July. Those in attendance at the Historic Core’s pre-eminent decibel parlor are guaranteed a slice of offerings new and old. A mere $20 gains you general admission to a dance party that saucily advertises a 10 p.m. start time and a curious “????” end time. At 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Jerry West at Town Hall-L.A. City Club, 555 S. Flower St., (213) 628-8141 or townhall-la.org. 11:30 a.m.: Hear from the former Laker, Hall of Famer, model of the NBA logo and current Golden State attaché Jerry West. Yaa Gyasi at Aloud Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org. 7:15 p.m.: Gyasi explores the strains of history and ancestry in her novel “Homegoing,” an account of three centuries of culture in Ghana.

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Golf Expo City Club, 555 S. Flower St., 51st floor, (213) 6209662 or cityclubla.com. On June 9 at 6 p.m., City Club L.A. presents the second annual Golf Expo. Featuring TaylorMade, LuluLemon Golf Apparel, Hardy Cognac and more. Call to RSVP.

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We’re not sure how your Latin is these days, so we’ll spell it out for you: The standout choral group Vox Femina translates to “feminine voice.” Building on that knowledge, it is safe to assume the ensemble’s Saturday, June 11, performance in the Colburn School’s

Zipper Hall will feature an abundance of women singers. The title of the 8 p.m. performance is “Vox Rocks!” Expect choral covers of rock and roll jams and a special guest appearance from Vicki Peterson of the Bangles. Tickets were still available at press time. At 200 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2200 or voxfemina.com.

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thing like Cracker Barrel, but without the notoriously poor service. June 8, 8:30 p.m.: Arbor Labor Union represents more of Troy Sanders’ Georgia than Michael Stipe’s Peach State. June 9, 8:30 p.m.: Eli Paperboy Reed espouses a gospel/electric soul dichotomy while sounding conspicuously like Country Joe and the Fish. June 10, 8:30 p.m.: Dream Theater fans will be disappointed to discover that The Wild Reeds’ “progressive folk” is actually a delightful brand of updated Dylan-esque ensemble atavism. June 11, 8:30 p.m.: Mirah & Jherek Bischoff have a Dungeoness thing about them. June 12, 8:30 p.m.: Ray Little is apparently the child of Michael Ray Little, if that means anything to you. Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com. June 10: Will Sparks, Timmy Trumpet and Joel Fletcher. June 11: LOL OMG MSTRKRFT. Microsoft Theatre 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6030 or microsofttheeatre.com. June 10, 8 p.m.: When we say Raphael is playing tonight, we mean the well-manicured singer, not the parking attendant at the Old Bank District garage. June 11, 8 p.m.: Get your big banda kicks with La Arrolladora Banda El Limon. June 12, 8 p.m.: Capping off a week of heavy hitters are Enanitos Verdes y Hombres G. Redwood Bar and Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 652-4444 or theredwoodbar.com. June 6: The Couch Bombs, The Krylons and Rundown Kreeps. June 7: Bluesy Tuesday. June 8: Boy on Guitar, The 131ers and No State. June 9: Generacion Suicida, Downers, Tortur and Halt. June 10: Sim Williams and Heartless Folk. June 11, 3 p.m.: Spruce Bringsteen, Dirty Few and Plum. June 11: The Freaks of Nature, The OC Hurricanes and The Sound Reasons. June 12: Death March, 3 Day Holocaust and Blasting Concept. The Regent 448 S. Main St. or theregenttheater.com. June 8, 7:30 p.m.: Lil Uzi Vert is but the latest in hip-hop MCs to make a claim for being the singular unique rapper in the game. Judge for yourself. June 9, 8 p.m.: Fishing permits and rubber gaiters will not be necessary for tonight’s Bassrush. June 10-11, 1 p.m.: We assume Baco Mercat will see a big boost in business during the two-day hardcore/metal extravaganza that is Sound and Fury Fest. June 11, 10:30 p.m.: Taake, Norwegian black metal. Yummy. Resident 428 S. Hewitt St. or (323) 316-5311 or residentdtla.com. June 7: Adia Victoria. June 8: Mild High Club, Vinyl Williams and Brainstory. June 10: Mutual Benefit, Florist and Jay Som. Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St., (213) 614-0737 or sevengrand.la. June 7: The Makers’ disarming yet engaging brand of improvised jazz has provided immeasurable inspiration for the city’s army of process servers. The Smell 247 S. Main St. in the alley between Spring and Main or thesmell.org. There’s nothing scheduled yet for this week, though events have been scheduled for later in the month in case you were wondering if you’d missed your chance to say goodbye to The Smell before it becomes another awful parking structure serving 9-5 civic functionaries and recent Downtown lessees. Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. Seventh St. or teragramballroom.com. June 6, 9 p.m.: Missy Higgins is touring the world again after the birth of her child. June 7-8, 8 p.m.: Chelsea Wolfe drops the feel-good hit of the summer. June 9, 8 p.m.: Islands, a musical metaphor for life in Los Angeles approximately 50 years from now. June 10-11, 9 p.m.: The Matches are touring in support of the 10th anniversary of “Decomposer.” So if you have any idea what that is, maybe check it out. Or don’t.

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Bob Baker’s Sketchbook Revue Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. First St., (213) 2509995 or bobbakermarionettes.com. June 11-12, 2:30 p.m.: The Sketchbook Revue promises a cast of marionettes that will alternately delight and terrify. Disgraced Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or centertheatregroup.org. June 8-11, 8 p.m. and June 12, 1 and 6:30 p.m.: The winner of a 2013 Pulitzer Prize, Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar is a gripping tale of assimilating into the American dream in a big city. Through July 17.

La Boheme Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 9728001 or laopera.org. June 12, 2 p.m.: What makes this version of the tuberculosisfueled opera warhorse different than all others? The presence of L.A. Phil Music Director Gustavo Dudamel as guest conductor during shows on June 10 and 12. There’s also soprano Nino Machaidze playing the role of Mimi. Through June 12. La Cage Aux Follies East West Players, 120 N. Judge John Aiso St., (213) 6257000 or eastwestplayers.org. June 8-11, 8 p.m. and June 12, 2 p.m.: Tim Dang, in his final season running the top-notch Asian-American theater company, helms the season-closing musical take on drag queens, family and the French Riviera. Not only was it the inspiration for The Birdcage, so too has La Cage Aux Follies won a Tony Award. Through June 26. Sleepaway Camp Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. June 7, 9 p.m.: Feast on this irreverent stand-up comedy cavalcade takes up residence at the Downtown Independent.

CLASSICAL MUSIC SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Vox Femina Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2200 or colburnschool.edu. 8 p.m.: The theme is Vox Rocks, as contemporary rock tunes get reworked into classical choral compositions. Expect guest voice Vicki Peterson from The Bangles.

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To place a classified ad in the Downtown News please call 213-481-1448, or go to DowntownNews.com Deadline classified display and line ads are Thursday at 12pm. FORfor RENT All submissions are subject to federal and California fair housing laws, which make it illegal to indicate in any advertisement any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income or physical or mental disability. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3381 Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for the County of Los Angeles, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers. NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAXDEFAULTED PROPERTY Made pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 3361 Notice is hereby given that real property taxes and assessments on the parcels described below will have been defaulted five or more years, or, in the case of nonresidential commercial property, property on which a nuisance abatement lien has been recorded, or that can serve the public benefit by providing housing or services directly related to low-income persons when three or more years have elapsed, and a request has been made by a city, county, city and county, or nonprofit organization that property, will become subject to the Tax Collector’s power to sell. The parcels listed will become subject to the Tax Collector’s power to sell on July 1, 2016, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The Tax Collector will record a Notice of Power to Sell unless the property taxes are paid in full or an installment plan of redemption is initiated, as provided by law prior to 5:00 p.m., on June 30, 2016. The right to initiate an installment plan terminates on June 30, 2016. Thereafter, the only option to prevent the sale of the property at public auction is by paying the taxes in full. The right of redemption survives the property becoming subject to

Notice of Request for Qualifications MORLIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership as Agent for the JOINT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, an unincorporated association, will receive qualification packages from General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers wishing to become pre-qualified for an available bidding opportunity at Los Angeles Union Station. It is the intent of this Joint Management Council to select a Firm that will provide services to construct and/or design to the ADA Site Improvements Project at Union Station at the best overall value. In order to be fully considered for prequalification and subsequent bidding opportunities please proceed to the RFQ checklist available at http://goo.gl/forms/Szwb90utiJfGhbME2 . Completed checklists are due on or before close of business on July 22nd, 2016. Requests received after 5:00pm on July 22nd, 2016 will be rejected.

the Tax Collector’s power to sell, but it terminates at 5:00 p.m. on the last business day before the scheduled auction of the property by the Tax Collector. The Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office will furnish, upon request, information concerning payment in full or initiating an installment plan of redemption. Requests must be made to Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector, County of Los Angeles, 225 North Hill Street, First Floor Lobby, Los Angeles, California 90012. For more information, please visit our website at ttc.lacounty.gov. The amount to redeem, in dollars and cents, is set forth opposite its parcel number. This amount includes all defaulted taxes, penalties, and fees that have accrued from the date of tax-default to the date of June 30, 2016. I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated this 5th day of May, 2016.

TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor’s Identification Number, when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available in the Assessor’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 2013 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 2360 $145.66 DEL GIZZI,DANA M AIN: 5535-025-002 2361 $65,406.54 RICHAR INC SITUS:1250 N WESTERN AVE LOS ANGELES CA 90029-1019 AIN: 5537-002-026 PROPERTY TAX DEFAULTED IN YEAR 2011 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENT, AND OTHER

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Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell on the 14th day of Junel 2016 at 11: 00 A.M. on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Thriftee Storage Company LLC, 1717 N. Glendale Blvd. in the city of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, State of California, the following: Name of owner: Space number Description of goods Amount Sarah Prater Personal effects $224.00 Acne Production Personal effects $398.00 Francisco Torres Personal effects $130.00 Janet Hoffman A6,L16,L9,L23,L29, L3,L34,L41,L6,L7,S19 Personal effects $3100.00

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