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owntowners are about to get some longawaited restaurant additions. Oct. 20 will be a big day in the Financial District, as it marks the debut of salads and sandwiches joint Tender Greens in the courtyard of the PacMutual building at Sixth and Olive streets. Also coming online that day is the Downtown outpost of the gastropub Plan Check, a spin-off of a West L.A. restaurant, which will occupy a street-level space inside the 1111 Wilshire apartment building in City West. Other food announcements also continue to roll in: The owners of Historic Core Italian restaurant Terroni, which has two locations in Los Angeles, are creating a cafe, Dopolavoro (it means “after work” in Italian), at 808 S. Spring St. The cafe, slated to open in early 2015, will be a spot to grab a quick glass of wine and a bite to eat. It will also offer fresh pastas and sauces to take home.

Ralphs Getting a $2.5 Million Makeover

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t’s been seven years since the Ralphs Fresh Fare opened at Ninth and Flower streets.

Now, the supermarket on the ground floor of the Market Lofts is seeing some big changes as part of a $2.5 million remodel. Kendra Doyel, vice president of public affairs for Ralphs Gro-

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS cery Co., said the work, which began in the summer, will result in an expanded sushi bar, a larger self check-out and made-to-order pizza. There will also be wine tasting, more seating, bulk foods and a nutrition department, as well an in-store Murray’s Cheese shop. The Ralphs was the only name-brand supermarket in Downtown when it opened in 2007, and competition has since increased, with groceries being sold nearby at a Smart & Final Extra and the City Target at FIGat7th. Next year a 42,000-square-foot Whole Foods will open in a residential complex at Eighth Street and Grand Avenue. However, the remodel is not a response to competition, said Doyel. “We work to improve our stores on a regular basis across all of the areas that we serve our customers,” she said. A grand opening is scheduled for Nov. 7.

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n Old Bank District alley has received a big splash of color thanks to the efforts of a renowned French muralist. Artist Thierry Noir last week unveiled a mural in the alley off of the Spring Street Park at 425 S. Main St. The mural is in the vein of Noir’s other works, featuring bright, cartoon-like caricatures of human faces.

The work commemorates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, on which Noir illicitly painted murals in the 1980s. Not coincidentally, Berlin is a sister city to Los Angeles, and the mural was made possible by a partnership with the nonprofit Sister Cities of Los Angeles, a program led by Old Bank District developer Tom Gilmore and chaired by Fourth District City Councilman Tom LaBonge. The mural

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The Molina Station Naming Mess

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n Oct. 2, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors voted to name a Gold Line station after County Supervisor Gloria Molina. In doing so it made two big mistakes: First, the board disregarded its own rules for naming stations. Second, and far more importantly, it inserted itself in a political imbroglio that it has no ethical right to be part of.

Board members may defend their move as an appropriate way to honor a longtime public servant.

They may also point out that, at the same meeting, a North Hollywood Red Line station was named for another outgoing supervisor, Zev Yaroslavsky. However, neither of those fly. The Molina move in particular doesn’t pass the smell test.

The Metro board needs to reverse this vote as soon as possible. Put it on the agenda for the next board meeting or, even better, go through the bylaws and figure out a way to hold a special meeting.

The sooner this can be undone, the better.

Does Molina, a supervisor for more than two decades, one who served on the Metro board since 1993 and played an important role in getting the Gold Line into East Los Angeles, deserve to have a station named for her? She may indeed. However, this is the wrong time to make that decision.

The issue here is that a termed-out Molina is running for another political office, the 14th District City Council seat currently occupied by José Huizar.

The Gold Line courses through areas represented by Huizar, including Downtown Los Angeles and Boyle Heights.

In voting to affix Molina’s moniker to the East L.A. Civic Center station, the board has given a winking endorsement to one candidate over another. An implementation plan is scheduled to be ready by January, and if signage is installed soon thereafter, then thousands of Gold Line riders each day will essentially see County-funded and County-sponsored advertising for Molina. That could prove important in a likely low-turnout election.

This is not an endorsement or a critique of Huizar or Molina. The time for that will come later. Rather, it’s an indictment of the board’s boneheaded decision.

We can’t see why, for any reason except the political, the naming rights vote needed to occur in the midst of what will surely become a bitter and combative election. It makes much more sense to hold off until after the City Council primary election in March or, if there is a runoff, when that is completed in May. A delay won’t hurt anyone, and doing this would avoid any hint of impropriety.

In voting to add Molina and Yaroslavsky signage, the board also ignored its own policy against naming stations after living individuals. The board may decide to alter that policy in the future, but for now it exists. What use are the rules if the board breaks them willy-nilly?

As we say, Gloria Molina just might deserve the honor of having a station named for her. However, voting for this when she is running for office is inappropriate. The Metro board needs to move expeditiously to reverse course.

Local Leaders Fail as Park and Plaza Stay Closed

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ne of the dumbest moves in Downtown in the past few years occurred on July 30, 2013, when chain link fences were erected at Angels Knoll, the small park off Olive Street on Bunker Hill, and at the plaza near Fourth and Hill streets across from Grand Central Market. The fencing occurred after the Community Redevelopment Agency, which owned the properties but was shuttered by Gov. Jerry Brown, gave way to a successor agency, which is in charge of dispersing the CRA portfolio.

One of the primary reasons cited to put up the fencing was to keep homeless individuals off the property. This was of particular concern at the plaza, where some neighbors complained that certain homeless people were aggressive and threatening.

At the time this page objected to the fencing, arguing that it made more sense to keep the spaces open and to partner with public and private entities — think the LAPD and a business improvement district — so they could remain accessible to everyone.

If a closure was necessary to change the culture and stop loitering, we said, then it should be a short-term move, and a reopening should coincide with increased cleaning and safety patrols.

Unfortunately, it has not been a short-term closure, and 15 months after the fencing went up, it remains. This is frustrating, and the turning of rare public spaces into dual dead zones is an embarrassment to Downtown Los Angeles and an eyesore for those who live and work here. It makes us question why our elected leaders don’t view this as a problem worth fixing.

Some elements of a solution are tricky, but we rely on our representatives to address blight and work out answers to these kinds of problems. We need our city leaders, including Downtown Councilman José Huizar and Mayor Eric Garcetti, to treat this issue with respect and see it as a priority. We also think this might be a perfect place for City Attorney Mike Feuer to get involved — Feuer has described himself as the city’s chief “problem solver,” and he has a team of neighborhood prosecutors whose tasks include dealing with similar kinds of nuisance issues.

State leaders also have a job here, as the state Department of Finance plays an important role in the process. Thus, we wonder where our reps, Assemblyman John Pérez and Sen. Kevin de Leon, have been. Why haven’t they used their resources and influence to

help rectify the situation?

It might be easy for each of the above individuals to claim that the problem lies with someone else or another agency. With so many players they are bound to be right, but it doesn’t matter who is right. One of the tests of leadership is picking up a difficult challenge others are avoiding and doing the hard work to find a solution. We’d like that to happen here.

Again, we acknowledge this is difficult. Brown’s closing of redevelopment agencies statewide forced CRAs and their successor agencies into some gargantuan tasks. The local replacement agency is charged with figuring out how to sell or distribute hundreds of former CRA holdings across Los Angeles. It is not the replacement agency’s job to keep the public areas open. Nor does it have the resources to maintain them.

As Los Angeles Downtown News reported last month, there may be a path to progress in the near future. The city hopes to gain control of the plaza and the park, as that would give local leaders a role in determining the ultimate use of the land. The replacement agency is on board, and the concept needs to be approved by the state Department of Finance. If it is, the properties could be reactivated. Eventually they will probably become a development site (for a single project that includes the hill between them), and real estate experts have said a hotel or high-rise residential complex might fit here. Still, the neighborhood shouldn’t suffer while the properties are in limbo.

More than once we have seen civic decisions drag on and on, and the worry is that the transfer to the city would be slow or, even if it occurs, that the fencing would remain up as the city conducts market studies to determine the best use of the land.

That can’t happen. The plaza near Fourth and Hill is a natural location for anyone to enjoy an al fresco take-out lunch after a visit to Grand Central Market. Meanwhile, tourists sometimes traipse by Angels Knoll, as the green space gained a modicum of fame by being a primary setting in the film (500) Days of Summer.

Now, would-be diners see an off-limits plaza and tourists find a dead brown lawn behind a chain-link fence.

As we said, this is an embarrassment to Downtown. Local and state leaders, it’s time to step up.

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Officials Look at Private Financing if Effort for Federal Grant Fails

By Eddie Kim ederal funds have long been described as a key to financing a Downtown streetcar, which is now estimated at around $250 million, despite being originally pegged as a $125 million project.

While 14th District City Councilman José Huizar has high hopes that the streetcar will win federal funding, he also acknowledged for the first time last week that streetcar backers could resort to trying to get the majority of the financing through private sources.

“Even if the federal money doesn’t come through, I feel very confident that the private sector will help bridge that financing,” Huizar said on Monday, Oct. 6, at a streetcar meeting at the Police Administration Building. “We’ve had a lot of interest from companies that could help construct it and fill the financing gap and help operate it.”

A city report last year suggested that the streetcar, designed as a 3.8-mile loop up from South Park to the Civic Center, with a main spur on Broadway, could cost up to $327.8 million. A new analysis from project manager URS shows a price of $259 million, though it would rise to $274 million if a spur onto Grand Avenue is built.

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Don’t Bogart That Roach Trap: Two men who stole tools and roach traps (yes, roach traps) from Anzen Hardware, at 309 E. First St., at noon on Oct. 2 tried to leave the business. An employee saw them, blocked the door and demanded they return the merchandise. A fight broke out and the employee dragged one of the suspects for several feet before the man wriggled free and escaped.

Parking Fight: A man involved in a dispute over a parking space at Olympic Boulevard and Georgia Street at 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 28 threw a bottle at the other driver, who was hit in the shoulder. The driver lobbed it back and damaged the first man’s car.

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that the streetcar could spur $1.6 billion in new Downtown development, up from a previous estimate of $1.1 billion.

In addition, the project could bring 26,000 new jobs to the city and $303 million in new tax revenue, according to the study.

The streetcar’s draft environmental impact report is tentatively slated for release in early 2015. eddie@downtownnews.com

Money Trouble: One of two men who arranged to have female escorts accompany them to an apartment in the 100 block of South Alameda Street on Sept. 29 failed to pay the women once they arrived. An argument ensued and the women sprayed Mace in the guys’ faces before fleeing the apartment at midnight.

Don’t Call People Names: A man used a racial epithet during an argument with another man at First and Hill streets just before 8 p.m. on Oct. 1. The second man stabbed the name-caller multiple times.

Bad Morning: The manager of a 7-Eleven at 500 W. Seventh St. got into a dispute with another person at 8:20 a.m. on Oct. 4. The manager struck the man on the arm with a mop. He was arrested.

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The final cost is critical as backers try to secure a $75 million “Small Starts” grant from the Federal Transit Administration. If the project costs more than $250 million, it would be forced to compete with bigger transit projects in a different category.

In 2012, Downtown residents approved a plan that would allow streetcar operators to tax area property owners up to $85 million for project construction. That money would only be collected it the streetcar moves forward.

Even with the FTA grant, however, the project would need a sizable public-private partnership to fill a financing gap.

Huizar said the streetcar team began an outreach campaign to interested firms two weeks ago.

The funding picture is stretched by utility relocation costs, which could be up to $64 million. Officials said that figure is conservative and could be significantly reduced by working with other city agencies, which could take on some costs of utility replacement.

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After 13 Years With the DCBID, Hal Bastian Goes Out on His Own

After 13 years at the Downtown Center Business Improvement District, Hal Bastian has created a consulting company to continue to boost Downtown’s revitalization.

By Donna Evans t seems that everyone in Downtown Los Angeles knows Hal Bastian. If they didn’t come in contact with him during his 13 years as executive vice president and director of economic development for the Downtown Center Business Improvement, then they likely saw him leading frequent tours of the Central City for prospective investors, business owners and loft dwellers. Then there was his role as the dispenser of a sour prize at the annual Roses & Lemon Awards.

Or his position of top animal cheerleader at the DCBID’s Dog Day Afternoon.

On Sept. 30, Bastian, 54, finished his last day at the BID. On Oct. 1, he opened his own economic consultancy, Hal Bastian, Inc. Los Angeles Downtown News sat down with Bastian to talk about his two decades in Downtown, and what comes next.

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Los Angeles Downtown News: How did you wind up at the DCBID? Hal Bastian: In 2000, as Tom Gilmore was taking advantage of the adaptive reuse ordinance, I was hired by Tom and became the first leasing agent of loft-style apartments in the Old Bank District. The area was horrific. It was very rough. I had to lease 230 apartments. In L.A., it was hard to be a renter with a dog. But we took the floors of these old buildings down to the concrete, made them pristine and sealed them. I had a dog named Buddy and we promoted this as a dog-friendly community. I worked for Tom and Jerri Perrone from March 1, 2000, to Dec. 9, 2001. By the end, I’d leased 230 loft-style apartments to 350 people with 150 dogs.

Then, [DCBID head] Carol [Schatz] called me and said, “You’ve done a good job marketing the OBD. Would you like you to do it on a much larger scale?”

Q: How would you sum up your time at the BID? A: My role at the BID was to help lease office space, recruit retailers, help recruit office tenants, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and residents. I helped take the population from 18,000 to 54,000 and it’s on the way to 64,000 right now. Downtown L.A. is an overnight wonder that I have been working on for 20 years.

Q: What achievements are you most proud of during your time with the BID? A: I created housing tours for Downtown that have been going on for 12 years. I helped to recruit over 300 restaurants, bars, nightclubs and retailers including the Daily Grill, Bottega Louie, Ralphs Fresh Fare and Urban Outfitters.

Q: You worked very closely with Carol Schatz during those 13 years.

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A: Carol Schatz is the chief architect of Downtown L.A.’s renaissance.

She is an incredible mentor and helped me to have the confidence to go out and make things happen. Without her support and leader-

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ship I could not have gone out on my own to form Hal Bastian, Inc. Q: What are your skill sets?

A: My greatest gift is I’m a really good salesman and I’m an empathetic person, and on a good day I can sell wet to water in a rainstorm. I have the gift of empathy. I can meet people and know what their needs are and how to help them.

Q: What might people not know about you?

A: I have an incredible threshold for physical pain. I’m too busy and stubborn to go to the doctor. On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, I was sitting at my desk at the BID and felt an intense stabbing pain throughout my entire abdomen. I wondered if it could it be my appendix. On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, I was in the ER: My appendix had ruptured.

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A: I’ve just been hired by One Santa Fe to help market units to the business community. I’m available to give tours to investors, developers, convention groups, VIPs or anyone who wants to see Downtown. Oh, and I have a TV program in development. Eleven years ago Huell Howser wanted to do a series on Downtown but he needed sponsorships. The BID and I raised $250,000 for him and it turned out great. I want to continue to tell the story of Downtown. I see it as an economic development tool and a way for more people to drink the magic potion that is called Downtown.

Hal Bastian, Inc. is at 617 S. Olive St., Suite 908 or hal@halbastian.com. donna@downtownnews.com

City Looks to Ban Selling of Parking Spaces

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inding a parking spot in Downtown can be a frustrating experience. Think how much harder it would be if someone was snagging spaces and then selling them. The City Council is taking steps to prevent that from happening in Los Angeles. Recently, 11th District City Councilman Mike Bonin authored a motion asking the city attorney to write an ordinance that would ban “predatory” parking companies; the move was spurred by the rise of businesses such as smartphone app company MonkeyParking, which aims to allow drivers to auction off their spot to the highest nearby bidder. Selling and buying public parking is not only illegal, Bonin argues, but it is also dangerous because the app creates a distraction for drivers. The council’s Transportation Committee approved the motion on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Los Angeles is not alone in the effort to banish companies that create a private marketplace for street parking: San Francisco ordered MonkeyParking to shut down operations in the city in June.

Cerveteca Downtown to Open in Former R23 Spot

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o long sushi and cardboard chairs. Hello ceviche and craft beers. That’s the situation in the former restaurant R23. The longtime favorite on an Arts District loading dock closed abruptly in January.

On Friday, Oct. 17, it will be replaced by Cerveteca Downtown L.A. The restaurant is an offshoot of Oscar’s Cerveteca in Venice Beach. The 96-seat eatery at 923 E. Second St. will offer a raw bar and a wide variety of ceviche, as well as tacos, burgers, chicken wings, charcuterie and cheese. There are also vegetarian and vegan options. In a prepared statement, owner Oscar Hermosillo described it as a blend of elements from the Westside outpost as well as his other venture, Venice Beach Wines. “I call the kind of food served in those places ‘L.A. comfort food,’” Hermosillo said. The beverage menu will include California wines and a selection of local and imported beers. R23, known in part for its sushi and in part for the cardboard chairs designed by Frank Gehry, was one of the first upscale restaurants in the Arts District when it opened in 1991.

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Digging Up the Past While Building the Future Artifacts discovered at Los Angeles State Historic Park include 19th-century goods such as china, porcelain dolls and decorative glass inkwells.

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The stones will remain where they are.

Woods said the Parks Department is considering building an outdoor beer garden on top of the path alongside a small restaurant.

The other finds will have different futures.

The brick repair bay will be reburied for the time being, Newland said. It could become a future feature for park visitors, but the project’s renovation budget is too tight to add that work, he said.

Artifacts from the trash pits, meanwhile, have been taken to San Diego and placed in a storage facility. There isn’t enough room in the L.A. State Historic Park’s upcoming visitors center for any exhibits, but some well-preserved pieces could be presented in the massive State Parks collection in Sacramento.

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“It was a utility pipe of sorts,” Woods said on a recent tour of the site. “Redwood was used to carry water to the buildings.”

The most prominent find, Newland said, was an approximately 200-foot-long stretch of stone pavers at the southern tip of the park, near the Chinatown Metro Gold Line station.

The path is lined with what appears to be rectangular, dark gray stones, sometimes called

The more likely result is that the artifacts will be stored indefinitely for researchers to review in the future, Newland said.

“Most of it isn’t aesthetically pleasing enough to be in public view,” Newland said. “It’s more interesting for us as a research tool. In general, less than 1% of found artifacts go on display.”

This probably isn’t the last of the underground discoveries at L.A. State Historic Park, and Woods expects more surprises as workers continue digging. But the point isn’t to keep unearthing pieces of Los Angeles history, Newland said. In fact, State Parks will try to avoid what they can.

“There’s a false assumption about archaeology that we want to just dig everything up, but that’s not true. That’s very destructive,” he asserted.

“Our mission is to preserve the land, after all.”

The park will reopen next summer, when the $20 million upgrade is completed. eddie@downtownnews.com

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By Eddie Kim he once verdant Los Angeles State Historic Park is currently a brown wasteland.

As a result of a year-long renovation that will reshape its landscape and add permanent features such as a visitors center, restrooms and restored wetlands, the 32-acre site is now an assemblage of dirt hills and construction equipment.

The look of the park isn’t the only thing that would surprise most former users. In recent months, crews working with an archeologist have uncovered the last remnants of a historic building, several trash pits, 19th-century utility systems and a 200-foot-long stretch of stone pavers.

Despite the use of old maps and groundpenetrating sonar, State Parks Superintendent Sean Woods and historical archaeologist James Newland said they didn’t anticipate the discoveries. Still, it’s an informative surprise, said Newland, one that paints a fascinating picture of how people lived in the wake of the Industrial Revolution. What is being uncovered, he said, are remnants from when the park was a Southern Pacific Railroad station and yard, which first opened in 1875.

“Even the trash we found, that’s cool stuff for us because you find out a lot in terms of a sociological standpoint — what they’re eating, what tools they’re using, what personal items were common,” Newland said.

The trash pits were found in the northern third of the property. The haul features decorative glass inkwells, vintage bottles, fragments of old tools, buttons and a variety of shattered china, including pieces of porcelain dolls known as “Frozen Charlottes.”

The plentiful presence of ash, Newland said, also indicates that spent coal from trains was likely dumped into the pits along with the refuse from the shops, restaurants and the 1879 Pacific Hotel, which served passengers.

Nearby, park workers uncovered the foundation and part of the facade of a brick building that, Newland said, probably served as a repair bay for vehicles or locomotives. The burial of a 50-foot-long portion of the property helped preserve the brick, which today peeks out of the ground with a bright orange-red hue.

Workers also hit a hollowed-out redwood log several feet underground.

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Justice at Last A 1925 Civic Center Landmark Reopens After Two Decades of Vacancy

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The 1925 Hall of Justice has sat empty for 20 years after being damaged in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. It was officially rededicated on Wednesday, Oct. 8 following a $230 million upgrade.

photo by Gary Leonard

The upgraded building will serve as the headquarters of the District Attorney and the Sheriff’s Department.

By Eddie Kim ts thick, white granite walls confined the likes of notorious cult leader Charles Manson and Sirhan Sirhan, who killed Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in a hotel ballroom in 1968. The feared mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel walked its hallways. The daredevil Evel Knievel once hired a fleet of limousines to pick him and 20 inmates up there after the group was arrested and held for assault.

The 1925 Hall of Justice, the oldest government building in the Civic Center, is both a cornerstone of civic activity in Los Angeles and a place of judicial folklore. Now, it is something else, too: the site of a long-awaited, $230 million renovation.

The building at 211 W. Temple St. was shuttered after it suffered severe damage in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Renovation plans were broached as soon as 1995, but rising costs and changing demands meant significant progress did not occur until architecture firm AC Martin and Maryland-based builder Clark Construction Group were hired in 2011.

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, dozens of city, county and law enforcement officials joined other civic boosters and leaders to celebrate the reopening of the building. Attendees included District Attorney Jackie Lacey, all five members of the county Board of Supervisors, County CEO William Fujioka, L.A. Superior Court Presiding Judge David Wesley and interim Sheriff John Scott.

“It was the centerpiece of the L.A. justice system, and it will be again,” Lacey said. “This building is a piece of living history.”

In the past, the Hall of Justice held 17 courtrooms and more than 700 jail cells. Now it will serve as the headquarters of the District Attorney. About one-third, or nearly 700 employees, of the office will move into the Hall of Justice, occupying six of the building’s 12 floors, Lacey said. The transfer will reduce the need for the D.A. to lease office space, she said.

The Hall of Justice will also serve as the main office of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.

Move-ins are expected to begin in January and be complete by the end of March. Workers are putting the finishing touches on the building and also installing artwork, including a 12-foot statue of a woman. The statue will gaze upon visitors on the first floor, with one hand extending a book and the other reaching toward the sky with a dove.

Also on the first floor is an “interpretive center” with historic exhibits, including the cellblock that once held Manson.

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tural, historical and architectural icon of this city,” remarked County Public Works Director Gail Farber.

Bombing and a Fire The Hall of Justice is one of what historian D.J. Waldie called the “two sisters” of Downtown, along with City Hall. Designed by the Allied Architects Association, a coalition of distinguished local architects of the time including Elmer Grey and George Bergstrom, the Hall of Justice remains perhaps Downtown’s greatest testament to the grand, intricate Beaux-Arts style popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Its construction, however, was a major point of contention.

Originally billed as a $1.25 million project in 1921, the price ballooned past $3.5 million by the time work started two years later.

The renovation restored the detailed stonework on the facade and the interior accents. The exterior is almost totally clad in granite, and the upgrade involved an intense pressure washing to turn the stone’s traffic-tinged gray back to a gleaming white.

Beautiful accents abound inside and out, including stone scrollwork and marble columns supporting a gilded, swooping ceiling.

In addition to its high-profile inmates, the Hall of Justice also suffered high-profile damage over the years.

On Sept. 5, 1970, the radical political group the Weather Underground planted and detonated a bomb on the sixth floor of the building. The attack was in retaliation for the accidental

killing of journalist Ruben Salazar by sheriff’s deputies during a Vietnam War protest march.

A massive fire, sparked by a welder’s torch and fueled by confiscated cannabis and cocaine, engulfed the building’s top floors in 1988, leading to the evacuation of 1,800 inmates. The fire spread quickly because of the lack of a sprinkler system.

Six years later, the 6.7-magnitude Northridge Earthquake struck, damaging the structure to the point where it was immediately rendered unsuitable for occupancy.

Despite years of discussions, the county Board of Supervisors was only able to authorize the renovation in 2004. Work started, but then halted when the price soared to $285 million.

The stop-start process finally kicked into gear when the price was lowered by $55 million in 2011. In addition to bringing the building up to modern seismic standards, significant work took place on the top floors, which were transformed from four levels of jail cells to just two office levels. A 1,000-stall parking garage was built on the north end of the property.

Historically high credit ratings and low interest rates in the post-recession economy enabled the county to fully invest in the renovation, said County Supervisor Don Knabe.

Downtown stakeholders long wondered whether the Hall of Justice would ever see new life. It’s now back to its former glory, standing tall as an icon alongside City Hall, ready to create a new legacy as L.A.’s hub for law and order. eddie@downtownnews.com

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What’s in My Loft?

Downtowners Show Off a Few of Their Favorite Things

by Jacquel i n e F ox, P h otos by Ga ry l eon a r d

Show Us Your Loft The lofts displayed in this section are undeniably special. Still, we know a number of readers are asking, “How can I show off my home?” That’s easy. Los Angeles Downtown News is always on the lookout for residences to feature in future “What’s in My Loft?” sections. All interested Downtowners (yes, you must live in Downtown) should put together a short description and a photo, and email it to Dawn Eastin at dawn@downtownnews.com. If we select your loft, a reporter and a photographer will come by to check it out and talk about a few of your favorite things. By the way, it doesn’t need to be a traditional loft. We consider all cool-looking Downtown homes.

Scott Connell Rowan Building

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ive years ago, Scott Connell, a graphic designer, poet and photographer, began searching for a new home. Purchasing a loft in the Rowan Building in the Historic Core, he says, exceeded his expectations. “I wanted an investment opportunity, and what I got when I moved here from Culver City was a front row seat to beautiful architecture, old buildings and the evolution of Downtown culture.”

Inside his home are little nods to nature and some Downtown lore.

1. “My friend Michael E. Gordon is a wonderful landscape photographer,” Connell says. “When I bought my loft, I asked him to give me something big and expansive for this wall. I wanted something large and open that offered a sense of very big distance. I think this black and white shot of the Mojave Desert does exactly that. I love the outdoors and the mountains in particular, so it gives me the sense of depth I wanted. It’s my own little horizon.”

2. Connell finds architectural inspiration throughout the Historic Core. “Every time I drove or walked by the Million Dollar Theatre on Broadway I noticed the

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What’s in My Loft?

Patricia Serenbetz Eastern Columbia Building

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ot many Angelenos leave their beach city homes to “retire” in Downtown Los Angeles.

But Patricia Serenbetz did exactly that eight years ago, trading Redondo Beach for the Eastern Columbia Building on Broadway. “I commuted here for 15 years to Bunker Hill where I worked as a researcher for an international consulting firm,” she says. “Now I’m living closer to all my activities: the theater, opera and Staples Center. I am a Lakers season ticket holder.”

In her home, these are four of the things she’s surrounded by.

1. When is a chair more than a chair? When it’s a signed Art Nouveau piece by Carlo Bugatti. “I picked this up at an estate sale,” says Serenbetz. “Carlo was a famous designer of wonderful furniture and other pieces. I just enjoy the whimsical features and of course the fact that it’s signed. He is the father of the French car designer Ettore Bugatti. It’s a very rare chair and I love it because it is very Moroccan. I have a huge admiration for all things from the Middle East and Africa.”

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2. It’s not often that you find something in Downtown that needed top-level security clearance for a voyage to the United States. “I got this chest in Damascus 20 years ago. It is more than 300 years old,” says Serenbetz. “It was not easy getting it home. Police at the airport in Damascus were not going to let me leave with it. So I contacted a Syrian woman I knew and she was able contact President Hafez al-Assad who, at the time, was very interested in promoting tourism in Syria and wanted to create as much goodwill with tourists as possible. He sent his palace police in to give me permission to have it shipped home. It took about six months to get here.”

3. Serenbetz loves to entertain. Get on her guest list and you’ll likely be served a drink from some coveted crystal. “I’ve been collecting crystal since I was a student at the University of Vienna. The gold glasses are Lobmeyr crystal from 1917 designed by Joseph Hoffmann. They are hand blown and intentionally very thin, so that there is as little between your mouth and the liquid as possible. I use them to entertain many of my neighbors here in the building and others Downtown. Some of us are very close and it’s wonderful to be Downtown where it is so vibrant and so much is going on.”

4. One of Serenbetz’s most treasured possessions is a painting titled “Welder of Proletarian Happiness” by the Russian artist Konstantin Aleksandrovich Vyalov. “This is one of the artists who produced during the Socialist-realistic period in the Soviet Union. I studied Russian and am very fascinated by the artwork from the Soviet Union,” Serenbetz says. “He painted it during the 1920s and I bought it in Paris a number of years ago. It is very special to me.”

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What’s in My Loft?

Donna and Dan Evans Molino Street Lofts

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wo journalists in search of a community. It could be a play, but for Donna and Dan Evans, it was life. “We left the suburbs of Burbank for community,” says Dan, editor of the Glendale News-Press. Donna, a reporter for Los Angeles Downtown News, recalls that they had friends in the Hellman Building, “and every time we came to visit them and met their neighbors, we knew that’s what we wanted.” The couple purchased their Molino Street loft in the Arts District in 2012.

Here’s a snapshot of life for two news junkies.

1. How many people can you cram into a phone booth? Not the point. “This all started as a Halloween costume,” says Donna. “I was Lois Lane and Dan was Clark Kent. We were planning a big costume party here, and I said sort of jokingly, ‘All we need is a phone booth.’ Dan got on Craigslist and found this guy up in Big Bear who had it. It does work, mostly. We can receive calls, but we can’t make any calls out.”

2. A walk through the Arts District one day yielded what you might call a “bright light” experience for Dan. “I saw a sign outside the Lili Lakich studio advertising neon classes,” he says. “I decided to take a class and I made one sign, then another, then another. I have seven now. One was featured in the August Art

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Walk and I have another being featured at the Lot 613 Pancakes and Booze show on Oct. 17. I love it.

It’s allowed me to do something completely different from what I normally do.”

3. Some people exchange old cell phones and their predecessor, the pager. Donna prefers to keep them. “When we were packing up for our move to the Arts District, I had them all over the place,” she says. “So I said, ‘OK, I’m going to just put them all in one basket and take them with us.’ The thing is, this is such a funky place. Being in the Arts District makes it possible to see how a little collection of ordinary stuff can tell a story. These tell our story. It’s about our life in communications.”

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4. Where do bound archives of newspapers go when no one wants them? In the case of the Glendale News-Press, they wind up in the entryway of the Evans’ home. Dan recalls that, a few years ago, the paper was digitizing its archives and getting rid of the hard copies. “I called the L.A. County Library, the UCLA School of Journalism and a couple of other places. No one wanted them,” he says. “I finally said, I have the space for them, why not take them?

The volumes range from 1914 to 2001 and the collection weighs about the same as a Volkswagen Beetle.”

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architecture, of course, but I’d also see these wonderful Texas longhorns on the building. It’s an amazing display of design. I just decided that I had to get myself some Texas longhorns. So in 2011 I went online and found this pair being sold by a guy in New Mexico. I guess my Texas roots are part of the attraction.”

tion Center for the annual designer’s conference two years ago.

I found a booth where they were selling these kinds of tree lights. I said I have to have one of those. I actually found this one online. It’s a wonderful representation of nature, which I love, but it’s being presented in a very modern way. It’s fun and very pretty at night with no other lighting on in the loft.”

3. Does light grow on trees? Not exactly. “I was at the Conven-

4. This particular boot isn’t made for walking. “I got this won-

derful boot at Thomas Sabo at the Beverly Center in 2013,” Connell says. “It’s a replica of one of his smaller sterling pieces. It was a decorative display and it wasn’t for sale, but I just had to have it in my loft. I asked the sales representative in the store if I could buy it and he told me to come back in a few months when they’ve changed the store decor around and ask again. So I waited, went back in a few months and got it.”

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THE DOWNTOWN LIVING GUIDE How to Survive in the Central City, And Where to Get Everything

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ver wonder where to find that ingredient you’re missing when your dinner guests arrive in an hour? What about a place to work out before the sun rises? Or who will bring you that pepperoni pizza on the weekend when you have a craving? These are some of the questions a Downtown resident asks, and this is the guide that answers them.

GROCERIES Ai Hoa Supermarket 860 N. Hill St., (213) 629-8121 Daily 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m This store in Chinatown has free parking and offers Asian specialty items, fresh produce, meats and fish.

Bunker Hill Market & Deli 800 W. First St., (213) 624-1245 Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight Basic grocery goods including beer, wine and spirits. They’ll deliver Downtown for $5.

City Target 735 S. Figueroa St. or target.com Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

Groceries, pre-packaged foods, beer, wine, spirits and everything else you need.

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Far East Supermarket 758 New High St., (213) 628-8708 Daily 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Fresh produce, meat, fish and Asian products.

Fresh & Easy 1025 E. Adams Blvd., (213) 765-0918 or freshandeasy.com Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Just a couple miles from South Park, Fresh & Easy offers an array of ready-made and microwaveable meals, in addition to an impressive produce display and supermarket staples. Enjoy the fresh bread and cookies.

Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway, (213) 624-2378 or grandcentralsquare.com Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

The place is a Downtown Los Angeles landmark. Stroll the produce and food stalls, check out what the spice vendors have to offer and get lunch from a number of hip new estalblishments. It all happens in a colorful open-air market with sawdust on the floors. One hour free parking with $10 purchase.

Joe’s Downtown Market (Toy Factory Lofts) 1855 Industrial St., (213) 612-0248 Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight Snacks, drinks, gourmet items, soy cheese, an ATM and some downright fancy booze on the ground floor of the Toy Factory Lofts in the Arts District.

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A sort of Thai Costco near Chinatown, with everything from bulk produce to fresh seafood to kitchen supplies.

Little Tokyo Galleria Market 333 S. Alameda St., (213) 617-0030 Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

Formerly Woori Market, the Little Tokyo Galleria grocery standout features organic produce, meats and Asian products. Free parking with validation.

Marukai Market 123 S. Onizuka St., (213) 893-7200 or marukai.com Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.8:30 p.m.

Produce, bento boxes, a beauty supply section, basic sundries and that staple of every Japanese grocery, cute snacks.

Old Bank District Market 409 S. Main St., (213) 680-9000 Daily 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Basic groceries, wine, a coffee bar and a deli. It’s a gathering place for local residents and a spot to pick up the latest gossip.

Ralphs Fresh Fare 645 W. Ninth St., (213) 452-0840 or ralphs.com Daily 5 a.m.-2 a.m.

The friendly giant of Downtown supermarkets, this South Park establishment boasts a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a deli, fresh sushi, dry cleaning, a florist and a savvy wine expert. The place is currently in the midst of a renovation. Validated parking accessible from Hope and Flower streets.

Smart & Final Extra 845 S. Figueroa St., (213) 629-0039 or smartandfinal.com Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

Leave your expectations of only finding bulk items at home. While it has some large-quantity provisions, the Downtown Smart & Final Extra is more of a traditional grocery store with supermarket staples. There is also coffee shop, the Downtown Grind, which has sandwiches, salads and other prepared meals.

Two Bits Market 210 W. Fifth St., (213) 627-2636 or twobitsmarket.com Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight;

Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

A Historic Core joint with local and organic produce, wines, cheese and a fine lineup of deli sandwiches.

Urban Radish 661 Imperial St., (213) 892-1570 or urban-radish.com Daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m.

A sunny, upscale market in the Arts District. Yes, you can get a gallon of milk and some frozen food here, but you can also pick up fresh produce, a nice bottle of wine or spend time at the impressive cheese station. Another plus is a sandwich counter, and there’s al fresco seating in front of the store.

Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market 701 W. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., (213) 337-0172 or walmart.com Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

It’s not a traditional big box Wal-Mart. Instead, the Downtown outpost is a 34,000-square-foot store on the ground floor of a senior housing complex that has produce, dairy items, a large meat section, household supplies and other standard supermarket goods. There is also a large pharmacy.

DRUG STORES/PHARMACIES CVS 1050 W. Sunset Blvd., (213) 975-1200 or cvs.com Open 24 hours 210 W. Seventh St., (213) 327-0062 or cvs.com Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

A well-stocked store with a pharmacy, cosmetics and spirits. The Sunset CVS has plenty of parking. The Seventh Street establishment is the latest addition to the Historic Core’s robust retinue of pharmacies.

GNC 510 W. Sixth St., (213) 622-2078 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

700 S. Flower St., (213) 622-6931 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

If you need vitamins, or any excuse to be healthy, this is the place.

Rite-Aid 500 S. Broadway, (213) 623-5820 or riteaid.com Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Pharmacy Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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600 W. Seventh St., (213) 896-0083 Daily 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Pharmacy Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Drugstore necessities and toiletries, loads of candy, plus good deals on wine.

Total Remedy and Prescription Center 1245 Wilshire Blvd. (Good Samaritan Medical Building), (213) 4811130 or totalremedy.com Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

A full-service pharmacy and medical supply business with delivery options.

Uptown Drug & Gift Shop 444 S. Flower St. #100, (213) 612-4300 or uptowndrugs.com Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

A traditional pharmacy with personal attention, screenings and prescription delivery.

Walgreens 617 W. Seventh St., (213) 694-2880

Weekdays 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Pharmacy Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

At the corner of Seventh and Hope streets, this is the chain’s first Downtown store. It’s directly across the street from the Rite-Aid. 460 S. Broadway, (213) 572-0127 Daily 6 a.m.-midnight; Pharmacy Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Also located near a Rite-Aid, this Walgreens offers all the amentities of its competitor without a liquor license.

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St. Vincent Medical Center 2131 W. Third St., (213) 484-7111 or stvincentmedicalcenter.com Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital 2400 S. Flower St., (213) 742-1000 or orthohospital.org PIZZA DELIVERY Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria 657 S. Flower St., (213) 627-5556 or 36pizza.com Weekdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

They boast the largest deliverable pizza in the world — it’s 54” by 54.” Don’t eat it alone.

Don’t even think of it. Seriously, stop thinking of it.

Chapman Pizzeria 223 W. Eighth St., (213) 489-5999 or chapmanpizzeria.com Mon.-Thurs 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Located beneath the Chapman Lofts, these pie slingers will deliver your order anywhere between Bixel and Alameda, Temple and Washington. Minimum $20 order required.

Domino’s 545 S. Olive St., (213) 623-2424 or dominos.com Daily 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

Free delivery and basic pies.

Garage Pizza 100 1/2 W. Seventh St., (213) 622-3390 or garagepizzala.com Daily noon-4 a.m.

Free delivery with $15 minimum purchase in a two-mile radius.

Papi’s Pizzeria 109 E. Eighth St., (213) 623-3588 or papispizzeria.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11-3 a.m.

Hand-tossed pizza and salads for lunch, dinner and late night. Dine in, take out or delivery.

Pellicola Pizza 421 W. Eighth St., (213) 614-8000 or 213nightlife.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3 p.m.-3 a.m.

Cedd Moses’ foray into the pizza world offers a number of options for pies and slices to be eaten in house or delivered throughout Downtown.

Pitfire Pizza 108 W. Second St., (213) 808-1200 or pitfirepizza.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 3-10 p.m.

Free delivery and individual gourmet pizzas, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Plus seasonal offerings. Parking is $2 at the lot on 232 S. Main St. with validation.

Pizzanista 2019 E. Seventh St., (213) 627-1430 or pizzanista.com Tues.-Fri. noon-midnight; Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight; Sun. 5-10 p.m.

Delivery is $2.50 with $20 minimum purchase at the Arts District joint. A former pro skateboarder might bring it to your door.

Purgatory Pizza 1326 E. First St., (323) 262-5310 or eatpurgatorypizza.com Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. noon-11 p.m.

Rustic, handmade pizzas from a quirky crew. Dine in or they’ll deliver.

Two Boots Pizza 826 S. Broadway, (213) 623-2100 or twoboots.com Mon.-Wed. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Thur. 11:30 a.m.-12 a.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 a.m.; Sat. noon-2:30 a.m.; Sun. noon-10 p.m.

Traditional Italian flavors with Cajun flair and free delivery.

Xlixe Pizzeria Pies and Pints 432 E. Second St., (213) 620-0513 or xlixe.com Mon. 4:30-10 p.m.; Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sat. 11:30 a.m.-midnight; Sun. 4:30-10 p.m.

Lunch specials, free delivery, happy hour and specialty pies.

MOVIE THEATERS/DRIVE-IN Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com The film and event facility with indie flicks, readings, talks, drink-along double features, world premieres and the occasional rooftop party.

Electric Dusk Drive-In 1000 San Julian St. or electricduskdrivein.com The former Devil’s Night Drive In has new owners and a new location. The spot in a former produce facility has space for cars as well as an astroturf area for folks on foot. There’s also a snack shack.

Regal Cinemas L.A. Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (877) 835-5734 or lalive.com A state-of-the-art complex with 14 screens, including a ‘premiere house’ with 800 seats.

Six theaters have 3D capabilities, and one has a ‘4D’ experience.

PET SERVICES Bark Avenue’s Pet Project 548 S. Spring St., (213) 688-7752 or petproject-losangeles.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

A pet supply delivery service with low prices and free delivery in Downtown. They have a walk-in storefront.

DTLA Vets 333 S. Spring St., (213) 613-1537 or dtlavets.com Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-noon Doctors Eve Flores and Leia Castaneda saw that Downtown lacked a vet’s office and decided to do something about it. They provide full-service pet health care including surgical Continued on next page

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Go Dog LA 1728 Maple Ave., (213) 748-4364 or godogla.com Weekdays 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; weekends 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

A 9,000-square-foot open space for doggies. They also have cagefree boarding, grooming and outdoor yards. Woof, here it is.

Muttropolitan 408 E. Second St., (213) 626-8887 or muttropolitanla.com Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

This Little Tokyo salon for pets includes self-service wash stations and drop offs.

Pussy & Pooch 564 S. Main St., (213) 438-0900 or pussyandpooch.com Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Upscale pet boutique with grooming services, unique products and pet furniture, plus the Pawbar for pet meals. There are also occasional dog and cat social nights. Meow!

South Park Doggie Day Care Spa and Supplies 1320 S. Grand Ave., (213) 747-3649 or southparkdoggie.com Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Daycare, boarding, grooming, spa, training and supplies.

Walk Fido (213) 479-2426 or walkfido.com Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Group walks, park trips, dog/cat sitting, and visits to the vet and groomer, including holidays. Petsitting services require a 48-hour notice.

Walka-Walka (206) 459-3077 or walkawalka.com Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Small group walks and dog/cat sitting available. After hours and weekend walks available for additional fee.

DRY CLEANING/TAILORS Bowers & Sons Cleaners 2509 S. Central Ave., (213) 749-3237 or bowersandsonscleaners.com Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Family-owned business with professional service and frequent

specials.

Bunker Hill Cleaners 800 W. First St. #102, (213) 680-0973 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Located in the Bunker Hill Towers complex, it’s quick and convenient.

Cleaners Depot 619 W. Sixth St., (213) 239-9185 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

333 S. Spring St., (213) 620-9333 Mon-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Free pick-up and delivery and same-day service available.

Executive Image Cleaners 600 W. Ninth St., (213) 488-1045 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Green dry cleaning, serving Downtown for 25 years.

King’s Tailor Shop 116 E. Eighth St., (213) 688-2788 or kingtailorshop.weebly.com.

Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Across from the former Eddie’s tailor shop, King’s takes up the slack for the Historic Core.

S&H Cleaners 511 S. Spring St., (213) 626-2891 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Cheap, family-run and always dependable.

Sloan’s Dry Cleaners 300 S. Grand Ave., (213) 620-0205 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

601 S. Figueroa St., (213) 627-5123 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

This chain has been in Downtown forever, servicing the community.

Tokyo Cleaners 426 E. Second St., (213) 628-2474 Weekdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

A friendly, family-run operation inside Honda Plaza. Validated parking.

Urban Life Dry Cleaners 670 S. Bixel St., (213) 488-9063 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Eco-friendly dry cleaning, laundry, shoe/purse repair, sewing and alterations.

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SHOE REPAIR Shoe Care & Dry Cleaners 543B S. Olive St., (213) 624-3440 Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Across from Pershing Square, two services in one.

Shoe Wiz Instant Shoe Repair 514 W. Sixth St., (213) 688-9699 Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Repairs on heels and boots, plus dye jobs, polishing and overnight work.

SALONS/SERVICES Artform Studio 701 E. Third St., Suite 120, (213) 613-1050 or theartformstudio.com This hip hybrid hair salon-record shop does it all: Hair, makeup

and fashion and cool tunes.

Bolt Barbers 460 S. Spring St., (213) 232-4715 or boltbarbers.com Mon.-Wed. 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 8 a.m.-midnight Get your shave, shear and shine at this old school-inspired barbershop.

Candolyn’s 350 S. Grand Ave., #D-9, (213) 625-7895 or candolyns.com Mon. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; appointments recommended.

Hair, nails and massage facing the California Plaza Watercourt.

C&J Beauty Center 804 W. Seventh St., (213) 624-3000 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Curt Darling Salon 440 S. Main St., (213) 426-4000 or curtdarlingsalon.com.

Mon.-Tues. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Men and women will find fantastic cuts at this salon adjacent to the Regent.

Diva Den Hair Spa 1042 S. Olive St. or (213) 747-7674 Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Specializing in ethnic hair and extensions.

Elisa’s Garage 1401 S. Santa Fe Ave., (213) 623-1233 or elisasgarage.com This loft studio caters to Downtown professionals, artists and hipsters looking for a great cut.

European Hair Design 404 S. Figueroa St., Suite 413, (213) 892-1580 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Imperial Barber Shop 114 Judge John Aiso St. or (213) 625-2830 Get a super affordable cut at this Little Tokyo spot. No appointments; cash only.

Jacqueline’s Salon 108 W. Second St., (213) 617-7911 or jacquelinessalon.com Tues.-Sat. 6 a.m.-close, also by appointment A full-service salon in Downtown for 18 years.

Nail Service 244 E. First St., (213) 626-0315 Mon.-Tues. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nail and spa services, face treatments, lash extensions and nail art in both gel and acrylic. Validated parking on Second Street.

Nails on Ninth 127 W. Ninth St. or (213) 627-6245 Affordable manicures and pedicures.

Neihule 607 S. Olive St., (213) 623-4383 or neihule.com Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

A high-end, full-service salon across from Pershing Square decked out in mod white.

Neihule 2 512 W. Seventh St., (213) 627-5300 or neihule.com Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

A state-of-the-art nail spa with a tanning salon and blow-dry bar.

Oasis City Spa 819 S. Flower St., (213) 784-8194 or oasiscityspa.com Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Inside the O Hotel is this clean and tranquil modern spa that promises to revive and rejuvenate.

Rendez Vous Salon & Spa 125 W. Ninth St. or (951) 662-6974 Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

A newcomer to the Downtown scene with friendly service.

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An upscale spa will pamper you in the signature Ritz style.

Rudy’s Barber Shop 550 S. Flower St., (213) 439-3058 or rudysbarbershop.com Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The Downtown Standard hotel’s in-house barbershop.

Salon Eleven 420 W. 11th St., (213) 744-9944 or salon-eleven.com Tues. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A hip, upbeat salon in South Park.

Salon on 6 548 S. Spring St., Suite 111, (213) 623-5033 or salonon6.biz Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. by appointment Salon and day spa in the Historic Core.

Salon on Main 403 S. Main St., (213) 626-2131 or salononmainla.com

Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hair, nails, make up, facials, waxing and hair extensions.

Salon on Seventh 429 W. Seventh St., (213) 688-0436 or salononseventhla.com Mon. noon-7 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

This longtime, full-service Downtown salon is located next to the L.A. Athletic Club.

Salon Pure = 117 E. Sixth St., (213) 624-7873 or salonpurela.com Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; weekends 9 a.m.6 p.m.

Cuts, color, nails and waxing at the Santa Fe Lofts.

Soho Spa Nails 127 S. San Pedro St, (213) 626-6899 or sohospanails.com Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Indulge in a mani-pedi at this relaxing Little Tokyo spot.

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Soleil Beauty Salon 901 S. Main St., (213) 593-9090 or salonsoleilla.com Tues-Wed. noon-6 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Hair, skin tratements, nails and tanning all take place in the Fashion District destination.

Vertigo Salon 605 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 622-2101 or vertigosalonla.com Mon. noon-7 p.m.; Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

This sprawling full-service salon offers Hollywood glam in Downtown.

Wax Candy 756 S. Main St., (213) 228-2639 or waxcandy.com Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Get waxed in a clean, comfortable and friendly locale. They’ll even give you a lollipop afterward.

Yolanda Aguilar Beauty Institute & Spa 735 S. Figueroa St. (FIGat7th mall), Suite 100, (213) 687-6683 or yabeauty.com Weekdays 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

More than four decades in the beauty business, with everything from facials to massages to body wraps.

FURNITURE/HOME GOODS Angelo Home Store 847 S. Broadway, (213) 488-9347 or angelohomestore.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Design meets functionality at this warm furniture boutique on the ground level of the Eastern Columbia Building.

Cleveland Art 110 N. Santa Fe Ave., (213) 626-1311 or clevelandart.com Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Industrial machinery and surplus recycled as cool design for the office, home and retail.

Dearden’s 700 S. Main St., (213) 362-9600 or deardens.com Weekdays 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Established in 1910, this five-level store sells furniture, appliances and electronics.

Design Theory Inc. 327 E. Second St., Suite 222, (213) 745-8781 or design-theory.com Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday by appointment Full-service interior design and a private showroom exhibiting over 350 furniture lines.

Matteo 912 E. Third St., (213) 617-2813 or matteohome.com Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fine bedding and linens in a minimalist Arts District showroom.

Novecento Antiques 910 S. Olive St., (213) 622-7700 or novecento.1stdibs.com By appointment only Antique furniture and vintage art imported from Europe, with items that date from the 19th century, as well as contemporary goods.

Olde Good Things 1800 S. Grand Ave., (213) 746-8600 or ogtstore.com Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

High-quality salvaged furniture and antiques from across the United States.

Realm 425 Gin Ling Way, (213) 628-4663 or realmhome.com Mon. and Wed.-Fri. noon-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.

An eclectic modern furniture store and gift shop that also carries novelty books and an assortment of fun decorative goods.

Raw Materials 436 S. Main St., (213) 627-7223 or rawmaterialsla.com Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.

A wealth of art supplies and custom fine art framing.

The Sofa Company 1726 W. Pico Blvd., (888) 778-7632 or thesofaco.com Daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Build your own sofa, pick from their stock or reupholster your old couch.

FITNESS Bikram Yoga Downtown L.A. 700 W. First St., (213) 626-9642 or bikramyogadowntownla.com A series of 26 poses in a heated room. Call for class schedule.

CrossFit213 903 S. Hill St., (213) 222-8067 or crossfit213.com This strength and fitness program will get you ready to tackle any physical challenge.

CrossFit Mean Streets 265 S. Main St., (213) 290-2367 or crossfitmeanstreets.com Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9-11 a.m.; Sun. 10-11:30 a.m.

Train at the Main Street facility where the staff is there to get you in shape, not to be your friend.

Equinox 444 S. Flower St., (213) 330-3999 or equinox.com A beautiful locale with luxury amenities and state-of-the-art equipment. Plus a smoothie bar.

Evoke Yoga 212 W. Seventh St., (213) 394-549 or evokeyoga.com Located in the historic Van Nuys Building, this 1,500-square-foot space adds a serene, modern touch to the neighborhood.

Future Health 633 W. Fifth St., Suite 5750, (213) 617-8229 or educogym.com

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By appointment Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-noon Located on the 57th floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. The specialty is a 20-minute, thrice a week workout system.

Gold’s Gym 735 S. Figueroa St., Suite 100, (213) 688-1441 or goldsgym.com Mon.-Thurs. 5 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; weekends 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

You’ll find every class imaginable, from boot camp to cycling to Pilates.

Ketchum-Downtown YMCA 401 S. Hope St., (213) 624-2348 or ymcala.org.

Mon.-Thurs. 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Pool, basketball, volleyball, aerobics, indoor track and plenty of iron to pump.

Krav Maga Unyted 334 S. Main St., (213) 223-6233 or unytedfitness.com This modern studio welcomes all levels for its challenging martial arts workout. The staff is friendly and the instructors are some of the best.

L.A. Boulders 1375 E. Sixth St. #8, (323) 406-9119 or touchstoneclimbing.com Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

A challenging array of faux-rock faces and a supportive staff gear up in Downtown’s lone bouldering/climbing center.

L.A. Fitness (Macy’s Plaza) 700 S. Flower St., (213) 624-3933 or lafitness.com L.A. Fitness has personal trainers, tons of equipment and fun classes.

Los Angeles Athletic Club 431 W. Seventh St., (213) 625-2211 or laac.com Weekdays 5 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This private club features a pool, personal training, classes, loads of stairmasters, a basketball court and social events.

Pilates Plus DTLA 845 S. Broadway, (213) 863-4834 or ppdtla.com Weekdays first class at 6 a.m.; last class at 6-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-noon Private training or small group classes.

Tapout 400 W. Pico Blvd, (213) 748-7552 or tapoutla.com.

A 9,800-square-foot gym offers mixed martial arts and fitness classes for men, women and kids.

The Rec Center Crossfit 588 Mateo St., (213) 621-296 or thereccentercrossfit.com Get fit at this tough Arts District gym.

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By Eddie Kim heater festivals of all types take place throughout the United States, but for the first time, a national festival focusing on works that speak to the Latino experience is debuting in Downtown Los Angeles.

Dubbed Encuentro, or “Encounter,” the festival opened Sunday, Oct. 12, and runs through Nov. 10. It offers 17 productions, all but two of them at the Los Angeles Theatre Center on Spring Street in the Historic Core. Most weekends, Downtown audiences will have a choice of as many as five shows.

The festival is a partnership of the Los Angeles Theatre Center and the Latino Theatre Commons, a group of theater leaders who support Latino arts. As LATC Producing Artistic Director José Luis Valenzuela puts it, Encuentro is an opportunity to show off the state of Latino theater and hone a vision for the future.

“We do a lot of conferences and the conversations are about diversity, administration, marketing, etc. And we wanted to create a festival that wasn’t dealing with those issues but rather focused on the art,” Valenzuela said. “It’s about learning ‘why’ with one another. Why does something work in American theater?

Why not?”

The productions explore a variety of Latino viewpoints and narratives.

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The show, Entered to Win Tickets! which runs Oct. 16-Nov. 8, speaks primarily about marriage and the perils of keeping secrets, even though Valenzuela says it has “Chicano noir” flair in its staging and tone.

Other highlights include Your Problem With Men, produced by Chicago’s all-Latina company Teatro Luna, which explores the cultural pressures women face when it comes to getting married and starting a family. The show runs Oct. 17-Nov. 6.

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Then there’s the Oct. 17-Nov. 8 solo show La Esquinita, USA, which delves into what happens to a small town after its primary employer, a tire factory, leaves for China. It comes from El Teatro Campesino, based in San Juan Bautista, Calif., and is written and performed by Rubén C. Gonzalez.

“We’re trying to change the narrative of American theater in a time when the demographics are changing and the way works are produced and presented are shifting too,” said Director Kinan Valdez, who is also the producing artistic director of El Teatro Campesino. “Encuentro really is about working with fellow artists and building off those networks for the future.”

Push to the Mainstream The idea for Encuentro was hatched in 2012. Early on, organizers began a nationwide search for artists who were producing Latino plays. That brought in 75 applicants. Those were eventually whittled down.

The organizers did not specify that works have Latino stars or directors. Rather, they wanted plays that reflected some facet of Latino life, said Alexandra Meda, a member of Teatro Luna and director of Your Problem With Men. “We’re using theater as a tool for social justice, and that involves talking about stories that apply to everyone in some way,” Meda said. “Yes, it comes from a female-of-color perspective, but being honest and specific with a story opens up universal ideas.”

In that sense, the festival is also a conduit to push more Latino artists and stories into the mainstream. Sal Lopez, a 34-year stage and screen veteran who stars in Premeditation, said that introducing these works to broader audiences is key to Latino artists growing deeper roots in American theater.

“It’s very important for our community and our young people to see themselves on the stage,” Lopez said. “I never saw anyone who looked like me on the stage when I first started. It’s critical to tell American stories from our perspective.”

The festival’s $1.2 million budget comes from grants, dona-

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tions and contributions from theater companies. The event also extends beyond plays, with a series of free seminars and workshops pitched both to the public and the artists. The artists will also form new groups to develop small works as theatrical exercises, Valenzuela said, noting that Encuentro is as much about networking and collaboration as it is about performing for the audience.

“I want to see the landscape, with solo shows, community Starts October 10 shows, avant-garde, and try to understand theater, ensemble how they all fit together as the Latino theater world,” Valenzuela said.

Latino theater, after all, has seemingly been “invisible” in the history of American art, Valenzuela said. He and the Latino Theatre Commons hope that Encuentro is the first major step to change that.

Encuentro runs through Nov. 10 at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St. or thelatc.org. eddie@downtownnews.com

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The “Chicano noir” play Premeditation (top) is one of 15 productions hitting the Los Angeles Theatre Center during the inaugural Encuentro festival, which runs through Nov. 10.

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A Treasure of a Trip Cicely Tyson Shines in the Ahmanson’s Family Drama

By Jeff Favre heater’s treasure chest of career-capping roles remains sparse. For men, two musthave late-in-life parts are Arthur Miller’s Willy Loman and Shakespeare’s Richard III. For women, one of the characters awaiting actresses with charisma, range and decades of experience is the late Horton Foote’s Mrs. Carrie Watts, the widowed Texan who wants to return to her beloved country home before dying.

The Trip to Bountiful earned Jo Van Fleet a Tony in 1954, Lois Smith (currently at the Mark Taper Forum in Marjorie Prime) a Drama Desk Award in 2006 for her off-Broadway portrayal, and Geraldine Page a 1985 Oscar for a film version.

Last year, Cicely Tyson joined the list when she received a Tony for her role in the subtly sublime Michael Wilson-directed revival. She is part of the production that runs through Nov. 2 at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.

Tyson, who has taken on several seminal TV and film roles, has broken new ground with her engrossing, charming turn in Foote’s early-career masterpiece. This is the first major production of The Trip to Bountiful featuring a primarily African American cast (a decision heartily approved by Foote’s daughter, Hallie).

It’s a testament to the universality of Foote’s family drama that the change in race is seamless. It even deepens the emotional impact because Carrie and her family are dealing with

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Southern segregation and racism that inhibits their basic rights to move freely. It’s a layer that Wilson has deftly added to Foote’s work without harming the original material.

Tyson is the one who will be recalled from this Bountiful, but the cast is a remarkable ensemble from top to bottom, with Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood sharing above-thetitle billing.

It’s Underwood as the middle-aged son Ludie who sets the yearning tone in the quiet opening scene, set in the cramped quarters of a 1953 Houston apartment (the claustrophobic abode surrounded by other units is designed

by Jeff Cowie). Filled with regret for missed opportunities, Ludie can’t sleep because he is worried about asking for a raise at work. There are tender moments between son and mother, as he can’t let himself think about the long-ago times in his hometown of Bountiful, while she can think of nothing else.

Dramas need friction, and Williams serves up a heaping helping as the acerbic Jessie Mae. Her disrespect for Mrs. Carrie Watts is palpable, as is her mother-in-law’s disdain for her, but Wilson has softened the blows through more comedic moments than in other productions of Bountiful.

The humor is spot-on because it never veers into the cartoonish. Instead, Williams ably straddles a fine line, and when the laughs turn to somber moments the impact is that much more intense.

Cicely Tyson (left) and Vanessa Williams are part of a top-notch cast in a touring production of Horton Foote’s The Trip to Bountiful, now at the Ahmanson Theatre.

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Key supporting performances come from Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Thelma and Devon Abner as the Sheriff. The former provides a wonderful sounding board for Tyson as Carrie slowly regains the glow that has been missing since she left Bountiful. Abner’s appearance is the most telling and fascinating part of the casting, as it adds underlying racial tension that Foote never imagined.

It’s easy to think that Foote would have considered Tyson an ideal Carrie. She transforms in the span of two hours from somber and decrepit to vibrant and satisfied.

The change comes in part through the singing of hymns and dancing, which is infectious-

ly uplifting. At one point while singing, Tyson moves toward the audience, not as an act of mugging for attention but as a way of sharing the joy Carrie is experiencing with everyone.

The moment resonates.

Tyson said several years ago that if she could have her Trip to Bountiful then that, as it is for Carrie, would be enough. If Tyson never takes another major role this would be a wonderful coda, but her powerful, shouldn’t-miss performance is proof that she has plenty left to give to her craft.

The Trip to Bountiful runs through Nov. 2 at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-4000 or centertheatregroup.org.

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one Things didn’t end up peachy keen for the bellicose French heroine Joan of Arc. Still, what was bad for her personally is good for art, and there is no better example of that than Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1928 silent film Joan of Arc. Actually, wait! There is something better! On Sunday, Oct. 19, the Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform “Voices of Light,” which features a screening of the film at the Walt Disney Concert Hall accompanied by a performance by the 115-member troupe. Composer Richard Einhorn handled the music and Grant Gershon will lead the Master Chorale in the 7 p.m. program. At 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-7282 or lamc.org.

MONDay, OcTObER 13 Michael Sorkin at SCI-Arc SCI-Arc, 255 S. Santa Fe Ave., (213) 613-2200 or sciarc.edu.

7 p.m.: New York architect Michael Sorkin talks about the critical edge of the sustainability movement in his “How Green Is My City” lecture.

WEDNESDay, OcTObER 15 Artists and Collectives Discussion at REDCAT REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org.

8:30 p.m.: REDCAT will be furthering the holistic approach to Los Angeles’ multimedia art scene as CalArts President Steven Lavine hosts a panel discussion of artistic luminaries from our own beloved city.

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TuESDay, OcTObER 14 Kip Tindell at Live Talks Business Forum Gensler, 500 S. Figueroa St. or business.livetalksla.org.

8:15 p.m.: Container Store CEO Kip Tindell will be presenting his business acumen through the lens of Uncontainable, the leadership primer he released one day after his company’s stock plummeted 25%.

Will Downtown L.A. Rival the Westside?

MOCA, 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 626-6222 or zocalopublicsquare.org.

7:30 p.m.: Zocalo Public Square presents a discussion with moderator Jennifer Medina of the New York Times. Expect lots of lofty theorizing.

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The Mark Taper Forum finishes a rare run of science fiction this week, with the final performances of the world premiere Marjorie Prime.

Don’t expect warring robots, however: Jordan Harrison’s play is a family drama that explores memory loss and identity in an age of shifting boundaries. Benefitting from a bang-up cast that includes Lisa Emery, Frank Wood and Lois Smith, Marjorie Prime runs TuesdayFriday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 8 p.m. and finally on Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Those on hand for the Tuesday performance will enjoy a post-show stage talk featuring insights from cast and crew.

At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or centertheatregroup.org.

Nas’ 1994 album Illmatic was a lucid combination of hard line beats and crafty vocals that offered existential musings on the poetics of urban blight. The disc was a pacesetter and inspired a generation of MCs, producers and fans. Two decades later, Nas has weathered an ugly divorce, an album title controversy and a night spent filming his “Hero” video on a then-desolate stretch of Broadway in Downtown. Still, Illmatic holds up, and on Saturday, Oct. 18, Nas returns to Broadway to play all 39 minutes of the album. Expect other songs from his catalogue, as well as some newer raps, too. There’s a second show on Oct. 22. At 842 S. Broadway, (877) 6774386 or laorpheum.com.

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ThuRSDay, OcTObER 16 Hector Tobar at Aloud Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org.

7:15 p.m.: The harrowing tale of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for 69 days is the subject of tonight’s discussion with the Pulitzer-Prize winning author.

Pulp Atlas Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com.

7 p.m.: Zines aplenty as publishers and authors share their wares in a gathering of pulp minds.

FRIDay, OcTObER 17 C. Christine Fair at Town Hall-Los Angeles City National Plaza, North Tower, 515 S. Flower St., (213) 628-8141 or townhall-la.org.

Noon: The professor from Georgetown University discusses the tensions between nationalist and hardline Islamic interests in the tumultuous nuclear state of Pakistan. We know, you had that same discussion at Bar 107 last night, but go anyway.

When Edward Doheny put up the cash to build the Mayan Theatre in 1921, he likely envisioned the gorgeous venue hosting some of the more adept big bands of the Jazz Age. Nearly a century later, we’re curious what the oil tycoon would think about the eclectic sampler of psychedelia that Of Montreal will be dishing out when they take the stage on Thursday, Oct. 16. The Athens, Georgia outfit has been using a flamboyant blend of style and showmanship to appeal to indie fans and some mainstream listeners since forming in the late 1990s. At 1038 S. Hill St., (213) 746-4287 or clubmayan.com. photo by Jamie Pham

A Play, Day of the Dead, at the Pico House 424 N. Main St., (323) 342-2276 or YaleCabaretHollywood.com Dyanne Asimow’s one-act play, Day of the Dead, is coming to the Pico House on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. An old Olvera Street candle maker chooses between immortality and love. The play, co-sponsored by El Pueblo Historical Monument, is a project of the Pasadena Arts Council’s EMERGE Fiscal Sponsorship Program. Tickets are free.

7th Annual Halloween Party for Downtown LA Kids 919 S. Grand Ave., (213) 624-2146 or DowntownLA. com/Halloween The property owners of the Downtown Center Business Improvement District invite Downtown L.A.’s children and their families to attend this annual party held on Halloween night at Grand Hope Park at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Enjoy puppet shows, bounce houses, crafts, video games, hot dogs, and “trick-or-treat doors.” Tickets to the event, which is Oct. 31 from 5-8 p.m., are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets are free for children younger than 2 years old.

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Hollywood is frequently criticized for being a boys’ club. A counter to that viewpoint materializes in Downtown this week, as the L.A. Femme Festival brings four days of female-centric short, documentary and feature films to the Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live. Highlight feature films include Giovanna Ribes’ A Soft Sense of Cinnamon on opening day and Dominique Schilling’s A Reason on closing day (both at 2 p.m.). There will also be panel discussions, copious networking opportunities and after-parties. Check out what organizers bill as films “by women, for everyone.” At 1000 W. Olympic Blvd, (310) 4411645 or lafemme.org.

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Are you familiar with the artwork of Mark Steven Greenfield? It’s OK if the answer is no. Most people aren’t. The California African American Museum is doing its best to change that, however, with the current show Lookin’ Back in Front of Me: Selected Works of Mark Steven Greenfield, 1974-2014.

The recently opened exhibit features the creative output of the man better known as the former director of the Watts Towers Arts Center and the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. The show, which runs through next April, is based on Greenfield’s decades-long research of and interest in everything from literature and cinema to history, genealogy and African-American stereotypes.

At 600 State Drive or caamuseum.org.

Gemini, 1973, Mark Steven Greenfield. Collection of Carolyn Langie

Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 623-3233 or acehotel.com/ losangeles.

Oct. 18: A poly-cultural rave of sorts with Kaftan Discotheque.

Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com.

Oct. 13: Empty Cage Quartet and Vlatko.

Oct. 14: It’s Christmas in rocktober with Santa’s Workshop.

Oct. 15: Purple Canyon.

Oct. 16: Big Sackbut-West.

Oct. 17: The Extemporary Elites.

Oct. 18: Anthony Wilson’s The Curators.

Oct. 19: Elliot Deutsch Big Band.

Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org.

Oct. 13, 8:30 p.m.: The Magic Giant residency continues with more Westside approved tunes.

Oct. 14, 8 p.m.: A hearty congratulations to singer/songwriter Meiko for escaping the South.

Oct. 15, 8 p.m.: Thick slabs of dark-wave sensibility underwrite Fujiya & Miyagi’s synth pop.

Oct. 16, 9 p.m.: Support art-centered education for at-risk kids as Jacob Luttrell and Def Sound headline a benefit for City Hearts.

Oct. 17, 8 p.m.: PDX’s latest export, Eyelids, make their way down the coast. Yes, there’s actually a band called Eyelids.

Oct. 18, 9 p.m.: Ethereal post-rockers Beware of Safety make their return to the Bootleg to debut a new album.

Oct. 19, 5 p.m.: Daniel Bambaata Marley furthers the cause of his residency with help from King Fantastic and DJ Bennett Harada.

Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com.

Oct. 13, 9 p.m.: The Kat Koren Trio has laid claim to Mondays at the ’dite.

Oct. 14, 10 p.m.: Trevor Menear and Boys School are proud to man the stage during “Taco Tequila Tuesday.”

Oct. 15, 10 p.m.: Everywhere you turn these days, the Vibrometers are steady gigging. Congrats guys.

Oct. 16, 10 p.m.: Wicklow of the Atwater opens for Vinyl Playlist.

Oct. 17, 9 p.m.: Urban Grass, a cheeky musical commentary on the paradox of green space within post-industrial American cities.

Oct. 18, 10 p.m.: Creekwood are making good on their Nashville roots with a little Americana.

Oct. 19, 10 p.m.: Come hear the honkytonk gospel from RT N the 44s as they play numbers from their good book of roots sleaze.

Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com.

Oct. 17: Alex Young.

Oct. 18: Tiga.

Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum. org.

Oct. 13, 8 p.m.: Lucinda Williams of Lake Charles, Louisiana comes by to discuss her career and a new album.

Oct. 14, 8 p.m.: When we say legend Miles Copeland will be stopping by the Grammy Museum for a Q&A, we mean the former manager for pop rockers the Police, not the CIA case officer who played a critical role in the 1955 Suez Crisis. Betcha didn’t think we knew about that, huh?

Oct. 15, 8 p.m.: Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers celebrates the release of his new Memphis-influenced disc.

Oct. 16, 8 p.m.: Sweet dreams are made of Annie Lennox’s appearance in Downtown Los Angeles.

Ham and Eggs 433 W. Eighth St. or hamandeggstavern.com.

Oct. 14, 9 p.m.: Terick Lamont.

Oct. 15, 9 p.m.: Des and The Cendents.

Oct. 16, 9 p.m.: Summer Twins, Prom Queen, Trabants and Crown Plaza.

Oct. 17, 9 p.m.: Soulville.

Honeycut 819 S. Flower St., (213) 688-0888 or honeycutla.com.

Oct. 13: TGIM. Oct. 15: Actual Disco.

Oct. 17: Jack Of All Tracks.

Oct. 18: DJ Aaron Castle.

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Oct. 16, 7 p.m.: What sort of day and age are we living in when a band from Georgia has the gall to call itself Of Montreal?

Nokia Theatre 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6030 or nokiatheatrelalive.com.

Oct. 18, 8 p.m.: Dust off your black cowboy hat and polish your boots because Gerardo Ortiz will be playing his corridos tonight.

Orpheum Theatre 842 Broadway, (877) 677-4386 or laorpheum.com.

Oct. 18, 8 p.m.: If seeing Nas’ name on the Orpheum marquee made you look, you’re likely a slave to a page in his rhyme book.

Redwood Bar and Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 652-4444 or theredwoodbar.com.

Oct. 13: Bludded Head.

Oct. 14: Carnage, Illogic and PCP. Oct. 15: Red Sneakers, The Bennies, Girl Tears and June Holliday.

Oct. 16: Expired Logic.

Oct. 17: Fangs on Fur. Oct. 19, 3 p.m.: Guitars A Go Go. Oct. 19: Ape Machine, Young Rapscallions and Forebear.

Regent Theatre 448 S. Main St. or facebook.com/regenttheaterla.

Oct. 16, 8 p.m.: Danish maiden MØ christens the newly renovated Regent Theater. Welcome to the hoo-d.

Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St., (213) 614-0737 or sevengrand.la.

Oct. 13: The Circadians, a lovely testament to the power of daily sleep cycles.

Oct. 14: If you watch carefully at The Makers’ weekly virtuosic performances, you’ll notice that the members of the band are often using their eyelids to blink out “SOS” in Morse code.

Oct. 15: Rick Taub’s Midnight Blues Review welcomes their usual coven of roots music aficionados and a few neophytes.

Oct. 16: The Sidewinders are mostly harmless. Mostly.

Oct. 19: Critical Brass will have you at the edge of your seat with their jazzy pleasures.

The Smell 247 S. Main St. in the alley between Spring and Main or thesmell.org.

Oct. 13: S, Minnow and Draag.

Oct. 14: Ausmuteants, Meat Market and Jelly.

Oct. 15: Hex Horizontal, Hafner, Lilacs and Unctuous Rump.

FILM Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com.

Oct. 13-16: Watch German Count Chris Strachwitz journey into the very heart of Americana music in This Ain’t No Mouse Music.

Oct. 13-16: The pop-punk revolution flickers into the limelight with Filmage: The Story of Descendents/All Oct. 13-23: Bjork’s Biophilia blends concert footage, art film tactics and the a-structural music of the Icelandic diva herself.

IMAX California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019

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Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D is an eye-popping journey full of, you guesses it, lemurs.

Forces of Nature promises a panoply of nature’s worst destruction.

Flight of the Butterflies is visually stunning.

Experience the gripping story full of hope, crushing disappointment and triumph in Hubble 3D. REDCAT 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org.

Oct. 13, 8:30 p.m.: Robert Fenz’s work with 16mm film screens tonight in The Camera In the World.

Regal Cinemas 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 763-6070 or lalive.com/ movies.

Through Oct. 16: Addicted (11:20 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 7:50 and 10:30 p.m.); Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (11:50 a.m., 2:30, 4:50, 7:20 and 9:40 p.m.); Dracula Untold (11:30 a.m., 12:20, 2:10, 3, 5, 5:50, 7:40, 8:30, 10:20 and 11:10 p.m.); The Judge (11:40 a.m., 3:10, 7:10 and 10:40 p.m.); Kill the Messenger (12:30, 4, 7 and 10 p.m.); Annabelle (12:10, 1:10, 2:50, 3:40, 5:30, 6:40, 8:20, 9:20 and 11 p.m.); Gone Girl (12, 1, 4:10, 4:30, 7:30, 8 and 10:50 p.m.); The Boxtrolls 3D (1:20 and 6:30 p.m.); The Boxtrolls (3:50 and 9:10 p.m.); The Equalizer (1:40, 4:40 and 8:10 p.m.); The Maze Runner (12:40, 3:20, 6:20 and 9 p.m.).

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Encuentro 2014 Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., (213) 4890994 or thelatc.org.

Oct. 16-19: The first weekend of the 2014 Encuentro theater festival opens with five shows on Thursday and Friday and 10 each on Saturday and Sunday. Check website for full listings.

Marjorie Prime Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-7211 or musiccenter.org.

Oct. 14-17, 8 p.m., Sept. Oct. 18, 2 and 8 p.m. and Oct. 19, 1 and 6:30 p.m.: Artificial intelligence is the topic du jour as this drama tackles issues of intimacy, identity and camaraderie in the age of the synthetic. Closes Oct. 19.

Sleepaway Camp Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com.

Oct. 14, 9 p.m.: Every Tuesday this irreverent stand-up comedy cavalcade takes up residence at the Downtown Independent.

The Trip to Bountiful Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-7211 or musiccenter.org.

Oct. 14-17, 8 p.m., Oct. 18, 2 and 8 p.m. and Oct. 19, 1 p.m.: Cicely Tyson returns to the role she won a Tony for in 2013. Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood join her in this mid-century drama. Closes Nov. 2.

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8 p.m.: Strap yourself in and enjoy some of the old Ludwig Van treatment as an elite cadre of L.A. Phil musicians relive some lesser known classics from the deaf maestro.

Thursday, OcTOber 16 Camerata Pacifica Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2200 or colburnschool.edu.

8 p.m.: Select chamber music featuring works from Bach, Benjamin Britten, David Bruce and the world premiere of Ian Wilson’s

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Laurie Goganzer of the Ketchum-Downtown YMCA celebrating the reopening of the pool. It has been closed since 2008.

By Donna Evans owntown Los Angeles saw plenty of projects stall in the early part of the recession and only return to activity years later.

In most cases those projects were condominium or apartment complexes. In one instance, however, the recession hammered a swimming pool.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the KetchumDowntown YMCA pool took place on Monday, Oct. 6. That came nearly six years after executives with the prominent health club closed it for what was anticipated to be a short renovation.

The 25-yard pool is inside the YMCA at 401 S. Hope St., and the entire facility is on top of an 11-story parking garage. The original pool was installed in 1986, but had outlived its usefulness by the end of 2008, when it was closed, said Laurie Goganzer, executive director and senior vice president of the YMCA. Additionally, she noted, there were leaks and cracks.

The project was always budgeted at $2 million. However, the timing at the onset of the recession proved perilous for fundraising for the watery attraction. It took six years to collect the money, she said.

The YMCA’s location atop a garage also presented some challenges. Workers had to haul in the new pool in 12-foot by 12foot pieces. They carried boxes through floor-to-ceiling windows that surround the gray-and-white tiled deck.

The pool was long one of the YMCA’s primary attractions, appealing to area residents and workers, as well as senior citizens and children. Having it out of commission had a bottom-line impact, as during its closure YMCA membership dropped from over 5,000 to about 4,000 people, Goganzer said.

In the effort to bring people back, the YMCA is offering to waive initiation fees and will provide free membership for the first month, she added.

One of those likely to return is avid swimmer Lisa Napoli. The Bunker Hill resident joined the YMCA when she moved to Downtown Los Angeles 11 years ago and used the pool every week.

After the pool closed she left the YMCA. Later she joined the Los Angeles Athletic Club, as the pool in her residential building also has been closed for two years.

“Swimming for me is like Prozac,” said Napoli, who covers the arts for KCRW and who has contributed to Los Angeles Downtown News. “Now that the pool at the Y is back, I definitely want to be one of the first ones to jump in.”

That’s jump, not dive. The entire pool is three feet, six inches deep.

Actually, even the jumping can’t happen yet, as the YMCA is waiting on securing its certificate of occupancy for the rehabbed area. Goganzer expects to receive the permit by the end of the month. donna@downtownews.com

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