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owntown, prepare to be shell-shocked. That’s because the fourth annual DTLA Oyster Festival is taking place at Grand Central Market (317 S. Broadway) on Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 13-14. From 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day, visitors can learn about the intricacies of oysters, as well as taste oysters from six different farms. The event takes place on the market’s Hill Street platform and is hosted by Oyster Gourmet. “The DTLA Oyster Festival has become an eagerly anticipated annual experience among seafood lovers who come to taste an amazing variety of oysters and to learn about them from the people who cultivate these treasures of the sea,” Christophe Happillon, the owner of Oyster Gourmet, said in a prepared statement. Last year, more than 14,000 oysters were slurped down during the two-day festival. Additional information is at grandcentralmarket.com/events.
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he County Department of Public Health last week announced an outbreak of the flea-borne illness typhus in Downtown Los Angeles. According to a news release issued
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by the department on Thursday, Oct. 4, “several” cases have appeared in Downtown. Typhus can cause high fever, chills, headaches and rashes, and if left untreated can result in damage to vital organs. Places with a large amount of trash that attract rodents and feral animals may increase the likelihood of infection. Typhus cannot be transmitted person-to-person. According to the release, health officials are working with the city of Los Angeles to devise safety measures. In the release, L.A. County Health Officer Muntu Davis said, “We encourage pet owners to practice safe flea control and encourage all cities in the county to ensure maintenance of their trash cleanup and rodent control activities.” County Health officials were not available by press time to provide details on the specific number and location of Downtown cases.
Pick a Pumpkin in Little Tokyo
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istorically, those searching for Halloween jack-o-lanterns have had to travel beyond Downtown. Not this year. The Haunted Little Tokyo program, presented by the Little Tokyo Community Council, is a month-long roster of activities, including a pumpkin patch that opened Friday, Oct. 5. The orange gourds will be available on weekdays from noon-5 p.m. at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (244 S. San Pedro St.), and weekends from noon-7 p.m. at Japanese Village Plaza (between First and Second streets). There are other activi-
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ties, too, including the Little Tokyo Historical Society telling sinister tales of the community’s past residents during a walking tour starting at the Union Center for the Arts (120 Judge John Aiso St.) on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 5 p.m. A screening of the horror film Jinro Game will take place at the same location on Friday with doors at 7 p.m. (online registration is required). More information and additional events are at hauntedlittletokyo.com.
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owntowners can get some important crime prevention tips from local police officers this week. The LAPD’s Senior Lead Officer Forum on Community Policing takes place in the Ronald F. Deaton Hall at LAPD headquarters (100 W. First St.) on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. The summit will provide an opportunity for community members to meet Central Area Capt. Marc Reina, as well as the SLOs who serve as community liaisons in the different districts of Downtown Los Angeles. The forum is open to all residents and workers in Downtown, and will also provide updates on crime trends as well as tips on how to properly report a crime and what to do if you become a victim of a crime.
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Massive Angels Landing Hits Big Delay
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he massive high-rise planned next to Angels Flight will take longer than anticipated. The developers of Angels Landing, a complex comprising an 88-story tower and a 24-story structure, will have to complete a full environmental impact report, according to Sharon Tso, chief legislative analyst for the City of Los Angeles. The site was originally intended to hold the third California Plaza tower, and an environmental report for the project was completed, though plans were halted during the recession of the early 1990s. The Angels Landing development team of the Peebles Corporation, MacFarlane Partners and Claridge Properties had planned on doing an environmental addendum to that document, but instead Continued on page 6
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t first glance, the candidates running for the United States Senate seat might not seem that different. After all, both incumbent Dianne Feinstein and challenger Kevin de León are Democrats. Each has a record of championing traditional California Democratic party values and is fiercely opposed to President Donald Trump. That said, there are distinct differences between the two. Feinstein, who has been in office since 1992, is aligned with what might be called the old guard of the party. The Bay Area political veteran has decades of experience working with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. She often takes a patient, measured approach to contentious matters, working diligently behind the scenes and saving her public proclamations for chosen moments. Meanwhile, de León appeals to the growing progressive wing of the party. Fueled by the fire that made Sen. Bernie Sanders the choice for millions, he is frequently vocal not just in his opposition to Trump, but also to Feinstein. This means that voters have a legitimate choice on Election Day next month (vote-by-mail ballots are already out). While this page believes de León has a bright future, Feinstein is the better choice right now. She should be re-elected. Part of this is based on her record. As this page noted when endorsing her in the June primary, Feinstein is a longtime leader in pushing for common-sense gun control laws. She has been an advocate for protecting environmental resources and increasing vehicle fuel economy standards. Then there is her experience in Washington and her style of leadership. While some people advocate for the guns-blazing approach (there is a time for that), long-term relationships and horse-trading still have value. That was on display last month, when Feinstein and another Democratic Senator, Chris Coons (Del.), reached the agreement with Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake leading to an FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in the wake of testimony by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. While it appeared at press time as if Kavanaugh’s appointment would proceed, initiating the FBI investigation was necessary. It matters that California has a senator who can achieve things with this kind of gravity. Could a fresh-faced and feisty de León have done that? In time, perhaps, but for now Feinstein’s experience and seniority is more important than de León’s energy and potential. And de León, whose 24th Senate District includes portions of Downtown Los Angeles, has plenty of potential. He is a self-made leader who served as president of the state Senate for four years. During his time in office he was an effective and powerful advocate on issues such as immigrants’ rights, climate change and infrastructure repair. We expect that de León will be a longtime player in politics, perhaps even on the local level if he loses the Senate race. We look forward to the good he can achieve. For now though, Feinstein is the best choice, and the one who can do the most for California, and the nation, in the U.S. Senate.
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Regarding the article “City Council Adopts Electric Scooter Regulations,” by Sean P. Thomas
can’t stay off the sidewalks, then stay off the bike! —Circus Szalewski
Speaking as a beset Westsider (Westwood Village area) you can put as many warnings as you like on the scooters, but the riders will ignore them. Expect many, many injuries for pedestrians. That’s just how it rolls. —Kit Leonard Dennis
Regarding the article “New Shelters, New Tent Prohibitions,” about the stepped-up enforcement efforts on homeless encampments near the El Pueblo emergency shelter, by Nicholas Slayton
As long as the city has the foresight to ban scooters from sidewalks, can the same common sense finally be extended to restricting bicycles from sidewalks? Current law is woefully unenforced, as evidenced by cyclists demanding right-of-way over pedestrians (whether verbally or by an inconsiderate riding style). In a decade of living in DTLA, I’ve yet to witness law enforcement take any action to slow or cite a sidewalk rider, regardless of how recklessly they were behaving. Speaking from experience as a cyclist, it is more dangerous for an adult to be riding on the sidewalk (versus the street), jeopardizing the safety of pedestrians (especially those emerging from doorways), or increasing the risk of a car/bike collision by unexpectedly entering into a crosswalk from the sidewalk as a car is making a turn. My position on the matter as a bicyclist, motorist and pedestrian with decades in the urban crunch of L.A. and Chicago: If you EDITOR: Jon Regardie STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton, Sean P. Thomas CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Tom Fassbender, Jeff Favre
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When will the tent enforcement law take effect in Skid Row? There are residents who live in buildings who vote and pay taxes there, and they should be considered first since it is the worst area in terms of the situation on the streets. Low-income residents have rights, too. —Kevin Lewandowski
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Eric Garcetti Goes National Although the Presidency Is a Long Shot, The Mayor’s Myth-Making Magic Is Working By Jon Regardie hen it comes to Mayor Eric Garcetti’s future, one question predominates: Will he run for president? He’s actually been running for a while now. He just hasn’t said so.
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laughed off. Now, even if capturing the Democratic party nomination in 2020 seems like a long shot, the POTUS dream has moved toward plausible. It’s not there yet, but the movement matters. Sure, the field is way crowded and you can list a zillion reasons why it won’t happen, including that no mayor has ever jumped directly from City Hall to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. But in October 2014 there were also a zillion reasons why a reality TV oaf with hair the color of a Creamsicle could never become president. All the old rules are dead. Los Angeles’ mayor is trying to write new ones. No Accidents Nothing with Garcetti happens by accident. The early years of his mayoralty were defined by his “Back to Basics” agenda, and during that period he was often criticized for a lack of spontaneity, and for trying to orchestrate everything involving his public appearance. Heck, this was the guy who dropped a perfectly scripted F-bomb during the 2014 celebration of the L.A. Kings’ Stanley Cup championship. He walked off the ice to massive applause. The current push is built on a combination of Garcetti’s charisma, fortunate timing, Los Angeles’ growing stature, some signifi-
When not running the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti spends a lot of time visiting states across the country. It’s part of a sort of unannounced stealth campaign to turn himself into a nationally recognized figure.
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cant victories, the perfect villain in President Donald Trump, and the fact that Democratic support has not coalesced around any candidate. Garcetti has lucked out by coming into the mayor’s office during an economic boom period. He has benefitted from the city’s growth, including the skyline-altering evolution of Downtown Los Angeles. He has scored momentous wins by landing both
George Lucas’ $1 billion art museum and the 2028 Summer Olympics. He effectively rallied business, labor and voters to support key ballot measures, and was the face of successful campaigns to expand Metro’s public transit building boom and to raise billions to address homelessness. All of these would be used to tout his campaign. Garcetti is telegenic and skilled with the Continued on page 13
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new, pre-professional conducting program. Salonen, who is currently the principal conductor of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, will develop coursework for a small group of conductors in what will be dubbed the Negaunee Conducting Program. The students, known as Salonen Fellows, will help conduct the Colburn Orchestra, the Zipper Outreach Orchestra and the Concerto Forum Showcase as they prepare for a career on the podium. “It’s been a long-term hope of mine to develop something that offers hands-on experience for young conductors,” Salonen said in a prepared statement. “What makes this special is the collaboration between the Philharmonia and the School, bridging the gap from conservatory to professional music-making.”
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Downtown Stakeholders Push for Trial in Key Skid Row Case ‘Mitchell’ Lawsuit Concerns Individual Rights and Property on Sidewalks By Nicholas Slayton n April 2016, United State District Court Judge James Otero made a key ruling in the case known as “Mitchell vs. City of Los Angeles.” He issued a temporary injunction that prevented the city from seizing and destroying property in Skid Row without posting advance notice in the area. The city, Otero ruled, must store impounded belongings so people can retrieve them. It applied only to Skid Row and “adjoining areas.” A trial is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2019, according to the office of the City Attorney. In recent weeks, City Council committees have held a pair of hearings on the matter as Los Angeles officials ponder whether to settle the case. Last week, approximately 80 Downtown stakeholders showed up at one of the hearings, and more than 30 people urged the city not to settle the matter and essentially preserve the status quo, which they assert has led to cluttered and sometimes impassable sidewalks, but instead to proceed to trial. The council’s Homelessness and Poverty Committee discussed the matter mostly in closed session when it met in City Council chambers on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Before that, however, it took public testimony on the lawsuit that could shape rules on homeless property and enforcement of sidewalk cleanups.
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The Mitchell case was filed in March 2016. The plaintiffs — four homeless people, along with the activist groups the Los Angeles Community Action Network and the Los Angeles Catholic Worker — argued that the city’s seizure of homeless individuals’ property, such as medicine and documents, was endangering the homeless population. The temporary injunction essentially prevents city workers and police from seizing property on Skid Row sidewalks unless notice and retrieval options are provided. The city is considering a trio of options: It could settle the matter so the ruling only affects Downtown; settle it so the same rules apply across the city; or take the case to trial in the effort to strike down Otero’s mandate. More than three dozen people spoke at the committee hearing, with most representing Downtown business interests. A common refrain was that the clutter on sidewalks allowed by the temporary injunction negatively impacts local stores and the overall quality of life in the community. Jessica Lall, president and CEO of the business advocacy and lobbying group the Central City Association, called for the city to go to trial, arguing that settling the case would only invite more lawsuits. Lall stressed that it would be wrong to have one set of rules for Skid Row and Down-
Downtown business advocates want the city to go to trial to fight a ruling regarding what can be done with the property of homeless individuals. Others want the city to settle the case.
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town, and a different set of rules for the rest of the city. “We support the Constitutional protection for people, especially our most vulnerable population,” Lall testified. “This is why we believe we do not treat people in one neighborhood differently. We need to end this cycle of lawsuits that ties the city’s hands.”
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General Dogon, a Skid Row resident and organizer with LACAN, disagreed. He argued against taking the case to trial, calling it a “bad idea” and charging that the city is criminalizing homelessness with its actions. Dogon said the courts have been more responsive. “The federal courts keep it real. They’ve
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been consistent with upholding property rights,” Dogon said. The City Council is reviewing the Mitchell case in the wake of a major federal ruling. Last month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, hearing a case from Boise, Idaho, ruled against the prosecution of people sleeping on sidewalks at night, unless shelter or housing is available. Mark Loranger, president and CEO of the homeless services provider Chrysalis, which among other efforts offers storage bins for homeless individuals on Skid Row, said that it is not safe for homeless people to have large and bulky items on streets and sidewalks. He added that it also places a burden on the wider community. “We’re concerned about elements in the Mitchell case that would remove limits on personal good storage on the public right of way, especially in Downtown,” Loranger said. Dozens of other business owners and representatives of business improvement districts echoed those comments. The council committee did not announce any decision regarding the matter. The office of committee chair Marqueece Harris-Dawson did not offer comment when contacted after the hearing by Los Angeles Downtown News. Before the move to closed session, committee member José Huizar, whose 14th District includes Downtown and Skid Row, said he agreed with the constituents who want the city to take the case to trial. “We should not perpetuate the existence of Skid Row and what exists there. We should not even have a reason to expand the boundaries of Skid Row, and we should also at the end of the day move toward a new way of handling homelessness, and this is not it,” Huizar said. “And if we are told that chances of winning don’t look good as we appeal and continue moving forward, I’m willing to take that chance.” The committee continued the item, and it will be discussed further at an as-yet undetermined date. The office of City Attorney Mike Feuer declined to comment on the matter as the case is pending. nicholas@downtownnews.com
Bob Baker Theater to Close 55-Year Downtown Run to End. Puppet Theater Operators Looking for New Home By Sean P. Thomas or more than half a century, parents have taken their children to the Bob Baker Marionette Theater. That Downtown Los Angeles tradition will come to an end next month. Theater operators last week announced that the final day of performances in the City West space will be Nov. 23, the day after Thanksgiving, which is exactly 55 years after opening. Plans are to move to a new location. Closing day will also serve as a free, day-long celebration for the theater at Glendale Boulevard and First Street. The announcement was made in a Tuesday, Oct. 2, press release. “For generations, the people of the city of Los Angels have remained committed to the Bob Baker Theater’s creative efforts to keep imagination dwelling in our city,” the release stated. “As Los Angeles experiences a time of change and development, the Theater is energized to creatively seek opportunity to grow as a cultural resource to educate, rejuvenate and celebrate puppetry and the allied arts.” On Nov. 24, Bob Baker’s Nutcracker, the company’s annual holiday show, will begin a five-week run at the Pasadena Playhouse, though that will be just a temporary location. Baker opened the theater in 1963 after a career as a puppeteer and animation consultant in Hollywood. It served generations of Angelenos with its innocent, song-filled performances, which were followed by ice cream cups in the party room. Baker died in 2014 at the age of 90, but the theater continued. The closing of the Downtown space is noteworthy, according to Charles Phoenix, a performer and historian known for
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his Americana-themed slide shows. Phoenix hosted several productions at the theater, including the tribute show Bob Baker: This Is Your Life. Phoenix described the theater as “its own planet” and a “giant arts and crafts project.” “It’s an end of an era,” Phoenix said. “This is a decades-long institution, steeped in a very rare form of creativity unlike anywhere else that you find on the planet. It’s a palace of puppetry, a museum of marionettes, a castle of creativity.” The building at 1345 W. First St. was declared a City HistorContinued on page 10
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PUPPET THEATER ic Cultural Monument in 2009. In 2013, the property was sold to real estate investor Eli Elimelech, who announced plans the following year to build a 104-apartment structure on the site. Elimelech did not initially announce plans to preserve the theater, though later discussions yielded the possibility of keeping the space as a satellite location for the troupe. The latest proposal included retaining the theater as part of the lobby, with nods to the property’s history adorning the walls. Still, Winona Bechtle, director of development at the theater, said there was not a long-term fit, and the decision was made to look elsewhere. “We’re looking in nearby places,” Bechtle said in an interview with Los Angeles Downtown News. “Everything from old warehouses to theaters to just large buildings.” Bechtle said the theater recently transitioned into a nonprofit organization and will partner with different educational outfits to offer classes and host field trips at the theater. In addition, plans call for launching the Bob Baker Marionette Ice Cream Mobile, a traveling ice cream truck and puppet theater. “I wish this building could be here forever,” Bechtle said. “But that is just not going to happen.” Alex Evans, executive director of the theater, said several locations are being discussed, but no replacement headquarters has been selected. He added that the goal is to maintain a performing presence in the Downtown and Westlake areas, hopefully though a satellite location. The goal is to open a new location by the end of 2019. Elimelech said he would give the theater an opportunity to move back in to the development after construction is completed, and at a discounted price. Elimelech on Thursday said a groundbreaking is ex-
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pected within a couple months, and that construction is anticipated to last three years. He said that regardless of the theater’s long-term decision, it would have had to relocate during the construction period. “They may still come back,” Elimelech said. “I am going to give them the first right to move in. Everything is positive. I am trying to help them to stay here. That is my goal.” According to the theater’s press release, the future home, wherever it may be, will incorporate unrealized theater design concepts from Baker himself, and will include features of the current theater. “This is kind of a moment for us to seize our own destiny, lock down plans and find a way for us to move forward,” Evans said. Plans for the new building also call for a museum and teaching space. Baker’s office at the theater is now an archival room, filled with out-of-print puppetry books, records, sketches and designs from Baker’s time working for Disney and on Hollywood projects including Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the 1971 British fantasy film Bedknobs and Broomsticks. “It’s almost like an L.A. history museum,” Bechtle said. “Bob had pretty much a 70-year career. This place follows along with the history of L.A.” The theater will stage shows in its final two months at the site. This month’s production is Hallowe’en Spooktacular. Phoenix hopes that Angelenos take the opportunity to experience Baker’s brand of puppetry in its original home before the company departs. “It’s holy ground in the realm of handmade creativity,” Phoenix said. “There is no other place in this city that I could imagine going to that has this much handcrafted work.” He added, “Experience this Los Angeles icon while you can.” sean@downtownnews.com
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A Big Library Party, 25 Years After the Fire A Weekend of Activities Celebrates the Return of a Downtown Landmark By Sean P. Thomas n the early hours of April 29, 1986, the Central Library erupted in flames. It would take 350 firefighters eight hours to extinguish the blaze. Though thousands of Angelenos volunteered in ensuing days to help save damaged materials, an estimated 350,000 books, maps and records were destroyed. Arson has long been suspected, though no one was ever convicted of the crime. The then-60-year-old library suffered $24 million worth of damage and remained closed for seven years. On Oct. 3, 1993, a restored and expanded library reopened where ashes once stood. It was the product of extensive community outreach and a city eager to again embrace the largest library west of the Mississippi. The Los Angeles Public Library system this week is marking the 25th anniversary of the comeback. Central 25, a free community celebration, takes place Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 13-14, at the Central Library. “We want it to just be a big celebration,” Central Library Senior Librarian Christina Rose said. “When we reopened in 1993, tens of thousands of people came to the reopening. Twenty-five years later, we just want to have a big party and celebrate Central, the city and libraries in general.” Events will run each day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The lineup includes panels and festivities for the family. Children can attend arts and crafts sessions led by Therman Statom, the man responsible for designing the trio of chandeliers that brighten the library atrium. There will also be an all-day scavenger hunt throughout the building at 630 W. Fifth St.
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“Behind the Scenes” tours take place at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturday, allowing visitors to check out the library’s special collections. Reservations are required for the tours and can be made at the information desk near the Fifth Street entrance. At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, the library’s Mark Taper Auditorium will hold a screening of the episode of KCET’s “Visiting… with Huell Howser” in which the late local TV icon detailed the reopening of the library. It will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Norman Pfeiffer, the principal architect of the renovation project, and author Stephen Gee. Rose said that the library staff has been hard at work organizing and preparing for the weekend in addition to their normal duties at Central. “Everything we’re doing is totally staff-led,” Rose said. “I think that is a running theme
throughout this library’s history. The staff is so dedicated to this building and the collection.” The reopening holds a special place in the heart of longtime librarian Glen Creason. At the time of the fire, Creason worked as a reference librarian. He was one of the first employees to trudge through the damage after the blaze was extinguished. “It totally knocked the wind out of everyone,” said Creason, who in 2012 wrote a Los Angeles Downtown News article recalling the day of the fire. “There were a lot of tears.” The combination of fire, smoke and water damaged almost 20% of the library’s collection. A second fire on Sept. 3 of that year destroyed portions of the Music Department reading room. In 1987, while the building was closed, the Whittier Narrows earthquake caused even more damage.
The Central Library reopened 25 years ago this month. A 1986 blaze badly damaged the building, causing it to be shuttered for seven years. Activities on Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 13-14, will celebrate the institution’s return. photo by Sean P. Thomas
Flames and smoke billow out of the library on the morning of April 29, 1986. It would take 350 firefighters eight hours to extinguish the blaze. Arson was suspected.
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After the building was shut down, a renovation plan that had stuttered for two decades was kick-started. A campaign dubbed “Save the Books” was launched by ARCO executive Carlton Norris, then-Mayor Tom Bradley and ARCO CEO Lodwrick Cook. The goal was to raise money to help pay for the preservation of damaged books and rebuild the library’s collection. The effort eventually led to the creation of the nonprofit Los Angeles Library Foundation. The renovation by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates essentially created a new library in the old building. There were new Modernist/Beaux-Arts features, the outdoor Maguire Gardens just west of the building, and the addition of an eight-story atrium dedicated to Bradley. The additions more than doubled the
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500 Days of Demolishing Parker Center Sorry Implosion and Wrecking Ball Fans, the Teardown of the Former LAPD Headquarters Is a Meticulous, Multi-Phase Process By Nicholas Slayton fter more than six decades of standing sentry in the Civic Center, the former police headquarters Parker Center is coming down. “Deconstruction” of the 1955 edifice started on Aug. 20, and that word is intentional. Reza Bagherzadeh, principal civil engineer and the project manager for the city Bureau of Engineering, said this is not a “demolition,” but rather a process that involves systematically taking apart the building bit by bit, on a 500-day timeline. While an implosion or a wrecking ball would be swift and a spectacle, this allows crews to deal safely with dangerous materials, and to avoid disrupting communication and power lines in surrounding Civic Center buildings. Once demolished, Parker Center will be replaced by a 27-story office tower for city employees. The Los Angeles Street Civic Building will be the first part of a six-phase, 15year transformation of the Civic Center. Construction firm Silverado is overseeing the deconstruction of Parker Center. The company is also working on the Sixth Street Viaduct replacement. Here are the upcoming stages of work.
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zadeh said: There’s the actual razing of Parker Center, and also electrical and mechanical work. Crews will dig a trench on Los Angeles Street to move cables and other elements in and under Parker Center. “We have to have the site all cleaned up without interrupting the city IT systems for 911, emergency operations, or [the city public access station] Channel 35,” Bagherzadeh said. Finish date: November. The Detox: Another reason for the extended process is the chemicals in the aged building. The sixth milestone in the plan calls for the decontamination of hazardous materials, which involves clearing asbestos, mercury, lead paint from the walls, and more, as well as removing any mold that may have built up over the decades due to dampness. An estimated 15-30 people will handle that work. Finish date: mid-February 2019. The Deconstruction: Once the contaminants are removed, the actual deconstruction begins; that is the heaviest part of the project, according to Bagherzadeh. Crews will take out the walls and floors of Parker Center, using some machinery, while leaving the frame of the building intact. Only the metaphorical bones of the structure will remain, and then those too will be deconstructed, Bagherzadeh said. “It’s a slow process because we have two buildings right next door, and we have residential buildings in the area, so we have to be careful,” he said. This phase also involves wrapping up the transferring of the IT and communication systems. The wiring will be placed
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Scaffolding has been erected around Parker Center as crews get ready to methodically tear down the building.
in a covered trench along Los Angeles, Temple and Judge John Aiso streets. Finish date: June 3, 2019. Destroy the Foundation: Although the building may no longer be visible from the street, work will continue, as crews tear out the underground elements of Parker Center. That will involve heavier machinery. Finish date: September 2019. Last Steps: Bagherzadeh said that once the foundation is removed, work should be complete. However, the Bureau of Engineering is prepared for crews to be on site through December, in case there are any delays or unforeseen circumstances, as often happens in these kind of projects. Parker Center opened in 1955 and served as the headquarters for the Los Angeles Police Department until 2009. The Los Angeles Street Civic Building will go into construction shortly after Parker Center is fully demolished. It will have more than 750,000 square feet of space for city workers. Anticipated opening: 2023. nicholas@downtownnews.com
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The dance company Diavolo returns to the Music Center this week, with three performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14. The lineup includes a new work, Voyage, which was inspired by the 1960s space race.
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Bringing Architecture Into Dance Dynamic Diavolo Takes Its Acrobatic Dancers and Large Set Pieces to the Ahmanson By Nicholas Slayton or 25 years, the dance company Diavolo has been crafting new works. What sets the Downtown Los Angeles-based troupe apart isn’t just what it does on stage, but also what is actually on stage — the company is known for utilizing large, architecturally dynamic set pieces, which its performers literally bounce off. Diavolo, which made it to the top 10 on the reality competition TV show “America’s Got Talent,” is traveling just a few blocks from its home in the Brewery Arts Complex this week. On Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, it will visit the Ahmanson Theatre as part of the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center series. During the two evening and one afternoon performances, Diavolo will present a pair of works, including the West Coast premiere of Voyage, which was inspired by space travel and the 1960s race between the United States and the Soviet Union to be the first to land a man on the moon. Unlike some earlier Diavolo works, Voyage has a narrative, as it follows a young woman, lost in life and trying to escape her world. That leads to a surreal dream state, said Diavolo Artistic Director Jacques Heim, where she rediscovers herself. Heim said that in choreographing the piece, the company drew from both scientific and abstract ideas of space. The performance touches on ideas of weightlessness and floating. “In the work of Diavolo, I’m always interested in asking, where do we come from, who are we, and where are we going?” Heim said. “I believe that humans are these sort of searchers or explorers. I’m fascinated by astronauts,
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these explorers that go beyond a place I can go.” This marks Diavolo’s third visit to the Music Center as part of the Glorya Kaufman series, according to Michael Solomon, vice president of presentations at the Music Center. The last time was in 2011. Diavolo has used all kinds of structures and architecture in its performances. One recent piece, Transit Space, employs skate ramps, with performers mimicking the moves of skateboarders, albeit sans board. L.O.S.T. Part 1-CUBICLE addresses modern monotony, with a series of cubes on stage that are stacked in a pyramid and rearranged as the show goes on. In Voyage, the dancers move around and climb on three structures: a cube, a wheel and a large dome. The cube is further transformed into small pyramids as the piece proceeds, Heim said, allowing the company to play with geometric ideas of space. The wheel stands in for the Sun and planets, while the dome represents the moon itself. Heim noted that each object inspires different styles of movement, including more gymnastics-fueled actions from the 12 dancers. The 30-minute Voyage will be followed by the company’s best known composition, Trajectoire. The work, created in 1999, is constructed around a platform atop a half-circle that sways up and down. The piece doesn’t have a narrative, just the physical drama of dancers leaping from the rocking platform into the arms of fellow company members, or crawling up the platform as it is tilted nearly 90 degrees. Diavolo’s contemporary approach is also on display in the music. Rather than being set to classical sounds, as
frequently happens in dance works, the two pieces use songs from electronic musicians Moby and the Crystal Method. Heim said that the idea came from the company’s time on “America’s Got Talent,” where they realized that modern songs give audiences something familiar, while creating a fun balance. “At the end of the day, the art of dance is very challenging to really bring audiences to the theater,” Heim said. “A lot of audiences are scared a little of the traditional modern esoteric dance or ballet. One of our goals as artists is to bring a new kind of audience into the theater.” Solomon said that Diavolo’s blend of dance and gymnastics make it a unique addition to the Music Center’s dance series. The company, he noted, offers a contemporary spin on movement, and provides an interesting counterpoint to other works, such as those presented in last week’s appearance by Company Wayne McGregor. That show was inspired by founder McGregor’s own genetic sequence. “Wayne McGregor uses dance to look internally at his own issues. Diavolo is purposefully a week later because Jacques is the opposite,” Solomon said. “He’s showing how movement interacts with the outer world.” Voyage is the second show in the Glorya Kaufman season. The Nutcracker arrives in November, and next year brings performances by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Royal Ballet. Diavolo performs Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or musiccenter.org. nicholas@downtownnews.com
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Female Filmmakers Star at FFFest Event at Downtown Independent Offers Screenings, Panel Discussions and Tips for Women in the Industry By Sean P. Thomas his is a transformative time in Hollywood. The Harvey Weinstein scandal has changed power dynamics. Opportunities for female actors, directors and screenwriters are increasing. Still, no one pretends the playing field is level. Everyone recognizes that despite the advances made, much more needs to be done. That will be just part of the discussion this week when the FFFest touches down in Downtown Los Angeles. For three days, the spotlight will be on women behind the camera, with a collection of screenings, thought-provoking panel discussions and more. Taking place Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, at the Downtown Independent, the inaugural FFFest — which stands for Female Filmmakers Festival — will feature world premiere screenings, female-driven landmark movies, and events that provide insight, tips and guidance on how women can break into the industry. The festival was founded by Clémence Polés, Natalie Fält, Mimi Packer and Dasha Faires. The goal is as much to spread information as it is to show quality movies. “There are a lot of great organizations in Los Angeles doing great work for women in film, but there is not that much information and not that much collaboration,” Polés said. “The idea was to bring everyone together.” Although Los Angeles is recognized as the nation’s enter-
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tainment hub, Polés said she was shocked at the lack of film programing in L.A. compared to cities like New York. Fält, the founder of Women and Film, a community resource for women looking to break into the industry, noted that a glut of independent theaters in Los Angeles have closed, placing more of the burden on large, studio films. She added that the festival organizers hope to build a sense of
community among local female filmmakers. “Not only are you going to see films, but you’re going to meet people,” Fält said. “You’re going to see women there who you can relate to. You know they are going to be like-minded people.” The festival includes free and ticketed screenings of films Continued on page 20
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TUESDAY, OCT. 9 Winka Dubbeldam SCI-Arc, 960 E. Third St., (213) 613-2200 or sciarc.edu. 7 p.m.: The founder of Archi-Tectonics discusses her design philosophy. Caitlin Doughty at The Last Bookstore 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7:30 p.m.: The mortician and author talks life, death and her book “From Here to Eternity.” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10 Leah Dieterich and Ann Friedman Segovia Hall, Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 235-9614 or cap.ucla.edu. 7 p.m.: The two authors discuss women’s struggles and Dieterich’s new memoir. History of Violence: A Novel Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 631 W. Fifth St. or lfla.org. 7:30 p.m.: Author Edouard Louis discusses his new book, which deals with his own post-traumatic stress disorder. THURSDAY, OCT.12 Is Nature Only for White People? Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, 900 Exposition Blvd. Or zocalopublicsquare.org. 7:30 p.m.: A panel of sociologists and outdoors experts discuss the diversity gap in visits to national parks. SATURDAY, OCT. 13 David Lynch’s Festival of Disruption Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 235-9614 or cap.ucla.edu. Through Oct. 14: The director and “Twin Peaks” mastermind hosts a series of screenings and talks, featuring Carrie Brownstein, Grace Jones and RZA. Far Out: Movement Through Form and Color Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St. or unionstationla.com. 10 a.m.: Artists lead a guided tour through the new exhibition at Union Station.
TWO What do a baby’s blanket, a hunting rifle, the Berlin Wall and the Golden Gate Bridge have in common? On the surface, nothing, but in Marsian De Lellis’ Object of Her Affection, a lot. Part of the sixth edition of the Los Angeles Exchange Festival, the puppet-powered performance tells the unconventional love story between a woman and the objects that have popped up during her life. Mounted at Chinatown’s Automata theater and told with a bit of humor, De Lellis tackles sexual identity and the relationship between objects and humans. The show began Sept. 27 and concludes this week with four 8 p.m. performances on Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 10-13. At 504 Chung King Road or performancepractice.la.
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Are you familiar with Steve Albini? He’s not a household name, but he produced some of the 1990s’ best rock, post-punk and alternative albums, including Nirvana’s final studio record, In Utero, as well as discs by The Pixies, The Breeders, PJ Harvey, Jesus Lizard and so many others. He also performs, and after disbanding the late great Big Black, he went on to found Shellac, which has played on and off since 1992. Now Shellac is back, and this week the notoriously bristly Albini will bring the group to the Teragram Ballroom in City West. There are shows on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 12-13. Doors open at 7 p.m. and Brooklyn-based duo Buke and Gase will open. At 1234 W. Seventh St., (213) 689-9100 or teragramballroom.com.
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If you’re a fan of the Netflix show “GLOW,” then the Belasco Theater is the place to be this week. That’s because WOW (Women of Wrestling), a spiritual successor to the kitschy 1980s cult TV show, is taking over the Hill Street venue for two nights of female-powered, bone-rattling body slams, suplexes and clotheslines. Taking place on Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 10-11, the lineup will bring grapplers including WOW world champion Santana Garrett, Jungle Grrrl and Sophia Lopez, who is described on the WOW website as “the greatest attorney in the world.” Really! They’ll lace up their boots and battle for ring supremacy. At 1050 S. Hill St., (213) 746-5670 or wowe.com.
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Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway or acehotel.com/calendar/los-angeles. Oct. 8: Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy is ready. Oct. 10: Indie-electronic singer Eden croons. Oct. 11: Get your classic rock fix from Graham Nash, who also tells stories. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com. Oct. 10: Adam O’Farrill Group. Oct. 11: Jonathan Richards Group. Oct. 12: Ethan Iverson, Mark Turner. Oct. 13: Angel City Jazz Festival. Oct. 14: Sal Lozano Group. Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. Oct. 8: Anyone who whistles at the Dixie show will be booed. Oct. 9: J. Manama has a cardigan that would make Fred Rogers proud. Oct. 11: It won’t be nearly as funny to ironically don a Van Morrison shirt to the Van William show as you think it will be. Trust us on that one. Oct. 12: Screaming Females is the band we need right now. Oct. 13: Trace Bundy has a guitar and he is not afraid to use it. Oct. 14: Albacore Club has a record show. Go fish! The Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com. Oct. 12: The Last Tycoon is making us sad that Amazon canceled the show of the same name. Oct. 14: Don’t Tell Sara. No, seriously, don’t. Continued on next page
Jazz is continuously evolving and changing. Dive into the cutting edge of the art form with the conclusion of the Angel City Jazz Festival this week. The festival, which offers performances in a number of Los Angeles venues, is coming to REDCAT for a two-night showcase of contemporary sounds. On Friday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. the Noah Preminger Quartet and Myra Melford Tiger Trio will be on stage. On Sunday at 8 p.m., trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith (shown here) will perform the “Rosa Parks Oratorio.” He’ll be joined by dancer Oguri and video artist Jesse Gilbert. At 631 W. Second St. or redcat.org.
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The bacchanalian desert festival Burning Man may have wrapped up in early September, but odds are some attendees are still reeling from the eclectic experience. Those who need a bit of help coming down, or who are simply curious as to what all the hubbub is about, may want to attend the 14th annual Los Angeles Burning Man Decompression Art and Music Festival. Taking place at L.A. State Historic Park on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 1-11 p.m., the experience is a family-friendly slice of the desert city. There will be art, food, art cars, theme camps, fire performers and five stages of music. At 1245 N. Spring St. or ladecom.com.
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Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. Oct. 12-14: The FFFest brings shorts and features from female directors, along with panel discussions, Q&As and screenings. See story p. 15. IMAX California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019 or californiasciencecenter.org. Who doesn’t love pandas? The adorable bears take center stage in the appropriately titled Pandas 3D. Kristen Bell narrates the film about the efforts to reintroduce
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captive-born pandas into the wild. Patrick Stewart narrates Journey to Space 3D, about the effort to send astronauts to Mars. Since we’ll never go to space ourselves, at least we can hear Captain Jean-Luc Picard talk about it. Dive into the history of Egypt and the impact of the Nile River as Omar Sharif hosts Mysteries of Egypt. Regal Cinemas LA Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 763-6070 or lalive.com/movies. Through Oct. 14: The Hate You Give (12:10, 12:30, 3, 3:50, 6:20, 7:10, 9:20 and 10:30 p.m.); A Star Is Born (12, 1:30, 2:30, 3:40, 6, 7, 9:40, 10:20 and 10:30 p.m.); Venom (12:10, 12:50, 1:10, 1:20, 3:10, 3:50, 4:10, 4:30, 6:10, 6:50, 7:10, 7:40, 9:10, 9:30, 9:50, 10:10 and 10:40 p.m.); Hell Fest (5:10, 7:50 and 10:40 p.m.); Night School (1, 4, 7 and 10 p.m.); Smallfoot (12:20, 3:20, 6 and 9 p.m.); The House With a Clock in Its Walls (12:10 p.m.); The Predator (3:30, 6:30 and 9:40 p.m.); The Nun (12:40 and 3:20 p.m.). ReelAbilities Film Festival The Pico Union Project, 1153 Valencia St. or reelabilities.org/losangeles. Oct. 12: The documentary How Sweet the Sound: The
Blind Boys of Alabama dives into the gospel group’s career and legacy. Rooftop Cinema Club Level DTLA, 888 S. Olive St. or rooftopcinemaclub.com/los-angeles. Oct. 9: Smalls is still killing us, so enjoy a 25th anniversary screening of The Sandlot. Oct. 10: Christopher Guest will make you laugh and cringe in Waiting for Guffman. Oct. 11: Sex, lies and a lot of extortion collide in Cruel Intentions. Oct. 12: As Good as It Gets reminds us that the ’90s were a brighter, better time. Oct. 13: Jean Reno stars as a tough, milk-drinking hitman in Luc Besson’s Leon: The Professional.
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Southland Publishing, one of the largest locally-owned media companies in Southern California, has an opening for an experienced advertising sales professional to sell print and digital products for LA Downtown News from our downtown office. You will have the opportunity to also sell into our media properties throughout Southern California, including the Pasadena Weekly, Arroyo Monthly, The Argonaut, Playa Vista Direct, San Diego City Beat as well as their respective digital platforms. Duties include selling to and servicing clients, creating advertising campaigns, pursuing leads and presenting to local businesses and advertising agencies. We are looking for a professional with a minimum of two years of media sales experience, a track record of achievement and a desire to be part of one of the most exciting markets on the West Coast - Downtown Los Angeles! College degree is preferred. A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required. We offer salary + commission & bonus opportunities, health insurance, 401K participation, and a fun and stimulating work environment. If your skills are a good match please contact us for an interview. Southland Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come be a part of our growing team! Please send an email introducing yourself and why you are a perfect fit for the position along with your resume to Rick Schwartz at Rick@DowntownNews.com
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MORLIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership as Agent for the JOINT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, an unincorporated association, will receive qualifications packages from general contractors 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 construction services at Los Angeles Union Station at the best overall value. In order to be fully considered for prequalification and subsequent bidding opportunities, please proceed to the RFIQ questionnaire at: https://goo.gl/forms/iccBY1Olq8dCQZTl2 Completed forms are due on or before close of business by October 30, 2018. Submissions received after 5:00pm on October 30, 2018 will be rejected.
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Starts October 15 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE MODIFICATION OF AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT CASE NO. 6110-1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2018, in the Hearing Board Room, District Headquarters, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, to consider a modification of the Order for Abatement issued by the Board on JULY 24, 2018 pertaining to Rules 402 and Health and Safety Code § 41700 against MATCHMASTER DYEING AND FINISHING, INC., 3700 South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90007, for operation of its dyeing and finishing facility. A copy of the petition is available for inspection at the office of the Clerk of the Board, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California. Interested persons may attend and submit oral or written statements at the hearing. Bring eight (8) copies of any exhibits you wish to present at the hearing. The hearing will also be webcast, and can be viewed at: www.aqmd.gov/home/library/ webcasts. Interested persons wishing to attend the hearing should notify the Clerk of the Board, (909) 396-2500, in order to be notified of any changes regarding the scheduling of the hearing. This notice and related documents are available in alternative formats to assist persons with disabilities. Further, disability-related accommodations, including aids or services, are available to individuals who want to attend or participate in a hearing. Please direct any requests to the Clerk of the Board as soon as possible at 909-3962500 (for TTY, 909-396-3560), or by e-mail at clerkofboard@ aqmd.gov. DATED: October 9, 2018 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT HEARING BOARD BY A. REBECCA FLEMING Deputy Clerk Transcriber 10/8/18 CNS-3180685# DOWNTOWN NEWS
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including Skate Kitchen by Crystal Moselle, which drew raves at the Sundance Film Festival this year. The feature about a crew of female skateboarders will be screened on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Another highlight is a Friday, 2 p.m. screening of the Oscar-nominated film Salaam Bombay by Indian director Mira
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Also on the docket is a 35mm cut of Mossane, directed by Safi Faye. The film from the Sub-Saharan African director will be shown on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Nair. Admission is free. Some films go back decades. That includes Mary Harron’s American Psycho, the instantly controversial 2000 adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, and 1991’s Danzon, a film directed by Maria Novaro about a woman’s search for her missing dance partner in Mexico City. American Psycho plays Saturday at 9:35 p.m. and Danzon will be screened Sunday at 7 p.m. Altogether 11 features and short films will be shown. In many instances women who were involved with the film in some capacity will participate in a moderated discussion. “We hear all the time that there are not that many films made by women,” Polés said. “That is just not true. A lot of them are incredible and they are just not highlighted.” Just as important as the films are the discussions. Making sure that the panels are beneficial to aspiring filmmakers is of paramount importance, Fält said. Fält, who is currently working on her first feature, said that many of the filmmaking panels that she has attended in the past shy away from the more helpful topics, especially when it comes to providing the perspective of female filmmakers. “We wanted the programing, especially the panel, to be something that is very useful to all filmmakers,” Fält said. “We want you to come and take something away.” The five panels touch on topics unique to women in the industry. One event, taking place Saturday at 11 a.m., will discuss the representation of women on screen, and includes Sarah Finn (casting director for Black Panther and The Avengers) and Ry Russo-Young (the director of Nobody Walks, Before I Fall and the upcoming The Sun is Also a Star). On Sunday at 1 p.m., filmmakers Lake Bell, Novaro and Quten Tran will discuss juggling motherhood with a career in the entertainment industry. Although the festival is geared toward women, the panels also touch on subjects that matter regardless of gender. Polés said this was a conscious decision. “We’re not excluding men,” Polés said. “It’s really just about normalizing women in positions of power.” Panels on how to break in to the film industry while also paying the rent, and how to fund a feature, should prove beneficial to everyone, she said. Tickets to individual films cost $15 and can be purchased online. An all-access three-day pass (for $195) provides reserved seating, access to every screening and panel, as well as admission to an opening day party. The FFFest is Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, at the Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or fffest.org. sean@downtownnews.com