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AROUND TOWN L.A. Film Fest Leaving L.A. Live

fter a seven-year run in Downtown Los Angeles, the L.A. Film Festival is leaving. The festival, produced by the nonprofit Film Independent, has cut its deal with Anschutz Entertainment Group and L.A. Live, which hosted screenings in a number of venues including the Regal Cinemas theater. The 22nd iteration of the festival, which will take place June 1-9, 2016, will be a partnership with Arclight Cinemas, with screenings at Arclight theaters around the region (the Culver City site will serve as the headquarters). Beyond L.A. Live, the festival’s move means Downtown is losing free public screenings in venues such as Union Station and California Plaza. It was also an economic generator — the Downtown festival this past June drew more than 90,000 people to the 200-plus features, shorts and documentaries screened over nine days. The L.A. Film Festival aims to showcase diversity and what organizers dub a “uniqueness of vision” through independent American and international cinema.

Run to Raise Homelessness Funds at Exposition Park

omelessness is one of the biggest challenges facing Los Angeles, with more than 44,000 homeless people living in the county. The Unit-

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS ed Way HomeWalk, which returns for its ninth year on Saturday, Nov. 21, aims to address that through a fundraising 5K walk/run. People can join the Exposition Park event for $20 and proceeds will be used to help get homeless people into housing. Organizers expect more than 10,000 people to participate and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation will match every dollar raised by the HomeWalk, with the goal of securing $1.2 million at this year’s event. The HomeWalk, which has raised more than $5 million over the past eight years, kicks off at 7 a.m. on the south lawn of the Natural History Museum. The 5K run starts at 9 a.m. The event will feature KCRW DJs and a variety of games and activities. More information is at (213) 808-6220 or homewalk.unitedwayla.org/.

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Open House Event Features Pershing Square Designs

he tech company NationBuilder is one of Downtown’s fastest-growing businesses, and this year moved into a new headquarters in the office building at the Biltmore Hotel. This week, the company is hosting an open house for Downtowners, with an array of activities and showcases that look at the community’s past, present and future. A highlight of the We DTLA event, which takes place Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6-10 p.m., will be a sampling of the designs from the 10 teams competing to reimagine Pershing Square. The happening is free and open to Downtowners and will also offer vintage arcade games, a pop-up gallery, food and drinks. The event is at 520 S. Grand Ave., on the second floor. RSVPs are required and can be made at nationbuilder.com/we_ love_dtla.

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ow much will it cost for a short-term bike rental in Downtown? That’s coming into focus as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has finished an initial report on bike share fares. Plans are in the works to create a Downtown system with more than 60 stations and 1,000 bikes that would open in mid-2016. A Metro report proposes charging $3.50 for 30 minutes. A 30-day pass would cost $20 and offer an unlimited number of 30-minute rides, but half-hour extensions would cost $1.75 each. An

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annual “flex” pass would cost $40 and make each 30-minute ride $1.75, with half-hour extensions again costing $1.75. Somewhat confusingly, the 30-day pass would be the best value for frequent riders (at least 10 times a month), while the flex pass would be better suited for those using bike share about twice a month, according to the report. Metro said annual and monthly passes would initially come in the form of bike share-only TAP cards, with the future goal of integrating bike share to all regular Metro TAP cards. The proposed fares will be discussed at a Metro committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 18, and by the full board on Dec. 3.

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hen Whole Foods opened this month at Eighth Street and Grand Avenue, one trendy buzzword in particular was frequently deployed. Whether in EDITOR & PUBLISHER: Sue Laris media reports or one-on-one discussions about the more GENERAL MANAGER: Dawn Eastin than 350 kinds of cheese and huge selection of organic EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Jon Regardie produce, numerous people stated that the 41,000-squareSENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim foot supermarket is another example of the gentrification STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton of Downtown Los Angeles. CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kathryn Maese S I N C E 19 7 2 There’s one big problem with that assertion: It’s wrong. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jeff Favre, Greg Fischer Los Angeles Downtown News This may be hard for some people to wrap their head 1264 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 around, but Downtown is not a gentrifying neighborhood. ART DIRECTOR: Brian Allison phone: 213-481-1448 • fax: 213-250-4617 It’s an evolving neighborhood. There’s a difference. 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Downtown is undergoing a seismic change, and demoEDITOR & PUBLISHER: Sue Laris EDITOR & PUBLISHER: Sue Laris graphic studies have revealed that the median household GENERAL MANAGER: Dawn Eastin GENERAL MANAGER: Dawn Eastin $100,000. However, these income of new residents is nearly Actually, moving some very-low-income housing projects to ers who have a household median income in the mid-five figures. people are coming, byJon and large, without displacing anycommunities across the region would be a good thing. While some An argument could be made that the evolution is leapfrogging the EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Regardie EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Jon Regardie one. SENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim homeless or recently homeless people are best served by being traditional middle class, and instead the new inhabitants are disproSENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim STAFF WRITER: Slayton Consider: In theNicholas first rush of new housing in Downtown, close to the Skid Row missions, many need to leave the area to portionately upper-middle class or even more affluent. Workforce STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton EDITOR: Kathryn whichCONTRIBUTING took place between 2000 Maese and 2008, most new units avoid the criminals and drug dealers who prey upon the addicted housing needs to be created, and city officials must take steps to CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kathryn Maese WRITERS: Favre, Greg were CONTRIBUTING in aged Historic Core Jeff buildings thatFischer had sat empty for ensure that people with a mix of income levels can live here, wheth- and the mentally ill. S I N C E 19 7 2 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jeff Favre, Greg Fischer decades. This was part the Adaptive Reuse process, and If any sort of wider gentrification has occurred in Downtown, it er that means density bonuses for developers or other measures. ART DIRECTOR: Brian of Allison Los Angeles Downtown News as these buildings came online thousands of people is on the retail side. Witness the shopping scene on Broadway or in There also are relatively small pockets where broader change is ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR: Yumiand Kanegawa ART DIRECTOR: Brian Allison 1264 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 moved Downtown, the only populations forced out were Grand Central Market. Some well-liked businesses, such as Lupita’s apparent. In the Arts District, some longstanding inhabitants have phone: 213-481-1448 • fax: 213-250-4617 ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR: Yumi Kanegawa PHOTOGRAPHER: Gary Leonard rats and pigeons. Seafood stand in the market, have left as trendy eateries have arbeen displaced as property values soar and new projects open. It web: DowntownNews.com ACCOUNTING: Schmidt Similarly, in theAshley post-recession residential wave that berived. makes sense that people complain, but even though it would be email: realpeople@downtownnews.com PHOTOGRAPHER: Gary Leonard gan several years ago and continues today, the activity is However, by and large we think the activity is a clear improvenice if early arrivals had a place forever, one can’t expect the inCLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MANAGER: Catherine Holloway frequently onEXECUTIVES: former surface parking lots,Brenda oftenStevens, in South ment, and many of the older shops arefacebook: being sustained by the new credibly low rents many artists secured decades ago forAshley large Schmidt liveACCOUNTING: ACCOUNT Catherine Holloway, Michael Lamb L.A. News Park or the southern end of the Financial District. That’s prewave of affluent residents. Again, there areDowntown exceptions, but the dework spaces to continue in perpetuity. 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The Economic Gospel According to Personable Paul A Council Leader Talks About the Improving Economy, And the Challenges That Linger By Jon Regardie half expected City Councilman Paul Krekorian to bust into Ethel Merman mode and start belting out a brassy “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.”

THE REGARDIE REPORT It would have made sense. Speaking last week at The Palm at a luncheon hosted by the Los Angeles Current Affairs Forum, Krekorian was effusive about Los Angeles and nearly ebullient about the economy. In compare-and-contrast mode, he recalled joining the council five years ago when the city’s fiscal situation was in a shambles. He referenced the gargantuan structural deficit and former Mayor Richard Riordan penning a newspaper editorial pondering whether the city should declare bankruptcy. “Guess what?” Krekorian told the crowd of about 50 business leaders, labor representatives and media types on Monday, Nov. 9. “He was wrong.” Krekorian isn’t the only one feeling peachy about the economic rebound — all sorts of folks inside and outside City Hall sing the same song. The Second District representative, however, has more heft than most. He chairs the council’s powerful Budget and Finance Committee and also helms the recently formed Ad Hoc Committee on Job Creation. I’d say that

he’s like E.F. Hutton, and that when he talks, people listen, except almost no one under 40 has any idea what E.F. Hutton is, and I might as well reference Zsa Zsa Gabor. Outdated comparisons aside, Krekorian hopskippitied-jumped through the hard work of surviving the Great Recession. He touched on the city’s belt tightening measures — cutting the workforce by 5,000 people, reducing expenditures by $800 million — and today’s increased sales and hotel tax and other revenue streams. “The result of that is we have eliminated 85% of our structural deficit,” he announced, before adding that the city has a higher reserve fund than ever before, which will come in necessary the next time the economy craters. Emergency services? He checked that box, pointing to hiring firefighters and the beginning of paying down the millions owed in overtime pay to LAPD officers. Rail and transportation? Krekorian, a member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors, popped a smiley face on that subject too, referencing five projects under construction. He even sought to don an Olympic gold medal nine years before the Games might land in Los Angeles. “I think we’re better situated than Paris. I think we’re better situated than Rome,” he

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Second District City Councilman Paul Krekorian chairs the council’s powerful Budget and Finance Committee and the newly created Ad Hoc Committee on Job Creation.

declared, referencing key rivals for the 2024 Games. Even if L.A. falters in its bid, he said, it will be a win, because “we can spend the next couple years telling the story of Los Angeles to the world.” Hence the expectation for Krekorian to dim the lights and bust into a karaoke version of Merman, singing, “Blow a kiss! Take a bow! Honey, everything’s coming up roses!” Hey, one can dream. Political Body Snatchers Krekorian is widely seen as one of the brighter bulbs on the City Council chandelier, and in the past his political acumen and legal background have prompted observers to discuss him as potential City Attorney material. City Hall watchers praise him as the right choice to head the council’s Job Creation committee, though why that committee was created in

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2015 instead of when things were really tough a few years ago is a fair question. Krekorian usually speaks and operates very cautiously in public, and some have described him as wooden. Those “some,” it should be noted, include me — I once opined that if a Hollywood studio for some reason made the film Harry Potter and the City Budget, and the magic could turn local elected officials into furniture, that Krekorian would make a lovely end table. Yet when Krekorian began his remarks at the Current Affairs Forum, one thing was clear: The film had shifted to Invasion of the Political Body Snatchers, and Careful Paul had been eliminated and replaced by Personable Paul. In the hour-long discussion he was lively, thoughtful and pleasantly avuncular. While he still played certain issues close to the vest, he often displayed an easygoing air and connected with the room. I’d say he was running for something if only I could figure out what office that would be. This approach doesn’t dispel that fact that there remains a great deal of municipal uncertainty. Even if unemployment is down and some economic indicators are up, many things in L.A. feel precarious. City officials are only beginning to try to wrap their arms around the octopus that is homelessness, and streets and sidewalks are increasingly broken. Crime is rising, gridlock is worsening and no one quite knows how the minimum wage increase to $15 an hour will impact hiring. Krekorian didn’t discount the challenges. “Don’t cast me as too sunny,” he said right after I asked him if he was being too sunny. “It’s sunny compared to what it was.” Indeed, he noted that fiscal projections call Continued on page 20

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Does the Best Teacher in the Country Work Downtown? How Daniel Jocz’s Media-Savvy Approach Connects With Teens By Nicholas Slayton t’s a few minutes after 1 p.m. and the strains of John Williams’ “Imperial March” from The Empire Strikes Back blast through the classroom. The 11th grade students at the Downtown Magnets High School, however, aren’t watching Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Instead, they’re learning about imperialism in the late 19th century. On the screen in front of them is a period political cartoon showing a map of Europe, the nations anthropomorphized into fighting beings. The music fades as a new slide pops up. Then a world map is projected onto the screen as a bit of Lorde’s cover of “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” starts. This is how Daniel Jocz teaches United States history. Though you haven’t heard of Jocz, you might soon. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson last month named Jocz one of California’s five Teachers of the Year for 2016. Torlakson also nominated the 36-year-old as the state’s candidate for National Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced next April. It’s a heady achievement for a man who has only been teaching for 11 years. However, in that time Jocz, who teaches both regular and Advanced Placement U.S. History, has managed to find unique ways to reach students. Textbooks are only the start, as he regularly utilizes social tools that speak to teenagers, such as YouTube videos. “Daniel doesn’t just make the content more comprehensible for students, but makes connections that are important to them,” said Dr. Jared DuPree, the principal of the school on Temple Street in the shadow of the 110 and 101 freeways. “Daniel teaches students to advocate for themselves.” Jocz’s lessons frequently involve pop culture and media, which he uses to help students understand how history relates to present-day conflicts and issues. That was evident during the recent fifth-period class. Early in the session, Jocz reviewed foreign poli-

Daniel Jocz, who teaches history at the Downtown Magnets High School on Temple Street, was recently named one of California’s five Teachers of the Year by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. Torlakson also nominated Jocz as the state’s candidate for National Teacher of the Year.

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cy terms relating to imperialism and colonialism. Later, he would show the students a five-minute clip from the animated movie A Bug’s Life and have them identify examples of each term. “Watching students realize that life, history and international relations don’t come with easy answers that they usually see on TV is cool,” Jocz said in an interview before the class. “They’ll take that into life.” Torlakson and Dupree aren’t the only ones who testify to Jocz’s impact. Delilah Bishop, a former AP U.S. History student of Jocz who is now a freshman at the University of San Diego, called him

her favorite teacher. She said that even though she wasn’t a fan of history, his use of jokes in lectures and ability to highlight relationships between the past and present made her love his class. Battling Boredom Jocz, a Los Angeles native who attended LAUSD schools growing up, has always loved history, and got a Bachelor’s degree in the subject at UCLA. He describes the field as “one of the best soap operas,” with compelling stories and inspiring moments. However, he said that idea wasn’t maximized in the courses Continued on page 20

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Geoff Palmer Speaks Out The Controversial Developer Isn’t Slowing Down By Eddie Kim sk who the most prolific developer in modern Downtown Los Angeles is, and the answer will be Geoff Palmer. He has created thousands of residential units in Italianinspired complexes on the edges of the Central City. Ask who the most controversial Downtown developer is, and you’ll probably, once again, hear the name Geoff Palmer. Some praise Palmer for helping establish a residential beachhead in Downtown at a time when few were willing to invest. Others lambast the design of his Medici, Orsini and

five other area complexes, saying they don’t fit the community. Some also fault him for fighting tooth and nail to kill mandatory affordable housing in the city, a policy often called inclusionary zoning. Like him or not, Palmer is rolling forward, with plans for 700 apartments at the groundup Broadway Palace near the Historic Core, among other proposed projects. Palmer rarely gives in-person interviews. Yet he showed up last month for a tour and lengthy Q&A session at the Lorenzo, his gargantuan student housing complex with 3,330 tenants near USC. The Urban Land

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Institute organized the event. Palmer’s first area project was the 198-apartment Skyline Terrace near Dodger Stadium, which he completed in 1989. The 1991 riots slammed the brakes on any other imminent development, but he began to see potential in the latter half of the 1990s. He soon picked up a hillside property at Eighth and Bixel streets and began planning the Medici, which would create more than 600 apartments in multiple phases. He faced plenty of skepticism. “The hardest part was convincing the brokers that I was serious and I was going to close on the deal,” Palmer told the ULI crowd. “The banks wanted me to buy it, but the brokers didn’t want anything to do with it. Every developer had looked at it and said it didn’t work.” The Italianate design clicked for Palmer

when he saw the Barney’s New York store being constructed in Beverly Hills. After a number of contentious meetings with local architects, Palmer found two people willing to execute his vision: Greg Nelson and Alan Boivin. Profits and Losses Palmer was already a seasoned developer when he began the Medici, having done condominium projects in Alhambra and Oxnard, and big complexes in Santa Clarita. But the Downtown project showed Palmer that developing in an urban neighborhood could work, especially with interest from students at USC. When David Abel, editor and publisher of The Planning Report, suggested at the ULI event that Palmer was responsible for changing Downtown’s housing scene,

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rather than people like Tom Gilmore who transformed vacant old buildings in the Historic Core, Palmer remarked, “Others would point to the Adaptive Reuse [ordinance], but I agree with you. “There were only 1,800 market-rate units in Downtown around then. Building 600 units, adding 30% to market, people thought it was a killer. And I said, don’t worry, they’ll come.” Palmer continues to see promise in and around Downtown. The first phase of the 526-apartment Da Vinci, on Temple Street just east of the 110 Freeway, opened in May and is 80% occupied, with average rents of $2.80 a foot, Palmer said. The second phase, which burned down in a suspected case of arson last December, is being rebuilt and

will debut next May, he added. Just across the freeway, at Temple and Beaudry streets, Palmer has a nine-acre plot of land that is entitled for 1,437 units. He referred to it as “next year’s project,” without detailing a construction start date. He also has yet to build the second phase of the Lorenzo, which offers a per-bed leasing system for students. The plot at Flower and 23rd streets cost $70 million to buy, and the project ran an overall $330 million, Palmer said. While the huge first phase is near capacity, Palmer said he would not build anything like it again because it’s not profitable enough. “It’s an expensive model. It’s 20% return on equity on Lorenzo,” he said. “I still have cash invested in this deal, and it’s 50-50: 50% expenses,

50% profit. In my conventional deals, it’s 30-70. I like that better.” Taking on Critics At the ULI event, Palmer addressed several frequent accusations from his critics, including charges that his projects don’t activate the street with enough shops or public spaces, and instead look like fortresses. Palmer said it has been difficult to find retail tenants. “It’s not easy to get small entrepreneurs to come and rent and take a risk to open up a coffee shop or whatever,” he said. “We’re building in the periphery. We’re not in the core. It’s just not happening.” Palmer also decried “poverty advocates” who he said see him as a symbol for gentrification, asserting that he has created “prosperous”

areas out of blighted parts of Downtown. He responded to criticism of his legal maneuvers to kill the city’s affordable housing mandates, which started when Los Angeles officials sought to require him to include lowincome residences in a City West project. Critics of the city’s move said the mandates were laid down back in the 1980s, when the community was envisioned as a future housing hub, rather than a collection of office buildings. That didn’t pan out, and Palmer made his move more than a decade later. Palmer won a series of legal decisions, including one from the state Supreme Court in his favor. Palmer said that it was “immoral” to put such requirements on developers. “We don’t need social engineering. Why is it that these people think that real estate developers should give 15% of their profits away? They’re not asking from grocery stores, gas stations, haberdasheries. They only ask real estate developers. Why is that? Private individuals should be subsidizing these people?” he said, jabbing the air with his hands. “It’s not American.” Palmer maintained that despite a recent state Supreme Court ruling allowing affordable housing mandates on for-sale developments, a return of such requirements on apartment buildings would be “de-facto” rent control, and therefore illegal under state law. Palmer may be 65, but doesn’t plan to slow down. One event guest asked why he continues to pursue projects. “I don’t like paying taxes,” he deadpanned. Then, he added, his favorite project is always the “next one I’m doing.” eddie@downtownnews.com

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When preparing Thanksgiving dinner, suggests Charles Olalia of Ricebar, break down the tasks and do as much as possible in advance. Also, he advises paying for a great turkey and great ingredients, rather than what’s on sale.

Are You Preparing Turkey in a Small Kitchen, Making a Pie or Buying Wine? If So, Here Are Some Helpful Hints By Eddie Kim chill is finally falling on Los Angeles, and with it comes everyone’s favorite holiday, complete with the opportunity to fill yourself on roast turkey and all the trimmings. For the unprepared host, however, Thanksgiving dinner can quickly devolve into a chaotic minefield of mistakes and delays. Nobody wants to be the harried cook shouting “Just 10 more minutes!” to the dining room as a sadlooking, half-cooked fowl is pushed back in the oven. Similarly, no one wants to unveil a soggy, lumpy pie as the grand finale of the meal. How do you avoid those pitfalls? It’s simple: Talk to the experts. Los Angeles Downtown News has done that for you, speaking with three of the Central City’s top food and drink minds to get tips and tricks to keep Thanksgiving dinner on track. Here, in their own words, is their advice.

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“First of all, people need to know what they want to cook and stick with the menu. When

you go to the store and see all these products on sale, you can end up buying everything. But living in a loft or a small apartment, you don’t have the luxury of space. You really want to understand how much space you have to use. If you buy a turkey, that can take up the whole fridge already. “I try to do most of the prep and cooking the day before or even a few days before. The stuffing, sides and garnishes I can all do ahead of time. That way, the day of, you really only have one major task to worry about. “For something like stuffing, actually, it’s better after a day or so because the flavor matures. Or roasted yams, for example — I steam the yams and glaze them with maple syrup and sea salt before roasting, but you can par-roast them halfway and finish them in 10 minutes before the dinner. “A lot of cookbook recipes are scaled to work in a restaurant-power oven. Your home oven might not work so well. Always check and make sure it looks like it’s cooking correctly. Don’t put anything on the table without tasting it. “Keeping your workspace clean is important to staying on track, and breaking down the tasks leading up to the dinner really helps. Plan one or

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two recipes a day instead of trying 10 recipes in a single day. Be realistic: Cooking for 20 people with a four-burner stove is really difficult. “Grab a great turkey and grab great ingredients. Invest in the meal! Don’t get a turkey just because it’s on sale. Heritage turkeys [older turkeys from breeds that have retained more historical characteristics in build and flavor] are really delicious. And most importantly, enjoy the company.” Ricebar is at 419 W. Seventh St., (213) 807-5341 or ricebarla.com.

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“If you’re making a pie, you can’t work on the dough too hard. It needs to be mixed gently and not for too long. The butter has to be very cold. If you’re doing a pumpkin pie, the crust has to be pre-baked so it doesn’t get soggy. The crust can be done in advance and frozen, and the filling can be cooked and refrigerated. “The secret to the filling is the cooking of the pumpkin — it needs to be roasted slow to get the best flavor. We always taste a big difference between using a fresh pumpkin rather than a can of pumpkin filling. It’s not too hard to do. Beyond pumpkin, autumn is a great time for figs. You also have apples and pears and a lot of dried fruits, so we use a lot of that. “In general, always find things to do in advance. Especially for desserts, you don’t have to do them last minute, even if it’s something like a mousse. You can make it in the morning,

“The first thing to do is figure out how many people are drinking. You typically get five glasses in a bottle, and averaging about two to three glasses per person is always a safe bet. I usually suggest getting a couple bottles of the same wine. It’s nice to have a backup bottle so everyone gets a taste. “There are two ways to look at pairing. The classic option is Beaujolais, which is popular this time of year. Beaujolais nouveau used to have a bad rap, but now there are a lot of great examples coming from quality producers. There’s also Beaujolais cru, which is more complex and has a bigger body but still has nice balance. “Another option is less traditional: There are a lot of red wines from the Jura region of France, made with the Trousseau grape. It’s a little more esoteric and unfamiliar, even though

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Katie Vonderheide of the Silverlake Wine store in the Arts District says you can find a great bottle of Thanksgiving wine for $15-$20. She says there are currently a lot of excellent Beaujolais nouveau offerings.

it pairs well with Thanksgiving meals. You can also do a fullerbody white like Chardonnay. Otherwise, if all else fails, I’d go with champagne. It pairs well with so many things, including richer flavors like roast turkey, and it’s a celebration wine. “We have plenty of bottles that are in the $15 and under range, for people who want quantity but are on a budget. Then $15-$20 is the sweet spot to find gems. We have a Beaujolais wine, Domaine Dupueble, that’s $15.50, and it’s tasting really fantastic this year. And I recommend buying one special bottle, maybe a nice champagne to toast with at the beginning. “Having one type of all-purpose stem for all the wines is fine. Even for sparkling wine, you don’t need flutes. You can get affordable stemware from places like Macy’s or Target, or you can probably look in the wholesale district as well. The Good Liver, our neighbor, has some really beautiful glasses, too.“ Silverlake Wine Arts District is at 1948 E. Seventh St., (213) 3356235 or silverlakewine.com.

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Café Pinot is one of the numerous Downtown restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner. The establishment next to the Central Library will be open from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26.

establishment, part of the Patina Restaurant Group, is serving a prix-fixe, three-course meal. Starters include butternut squash or radicchio and pink lady apples, while the entrée options are a traditional turkey plate, hanger steak or striped bass. Finish off the meal with cranberry orange cheesecake or a pumpkin pie tart. The meal is $59 per person and reservations are required. At 700 W. Fifth St., (213) 239-6500 or cafepinot.com. Café Dinner: Much like a good pumpkin pie, the classics can be satisfying. The Original Pantry Café is a Los Angeles landmark that is open all day on Thanksgiving. The joint owned by former Mayor Richard Riordan isn’t fancy — not even close — but it will do the job. The Pantry’s Nov. 26 dinner is a plate overflowContinued on page 12

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ham. Among the wealth of sides are green bean casserole, truffle macaroni and cheese, roasted Brussels sprouts and candied yams. Finish the meal with pecan pie, pumpkin crème brulee or pumpkin cheesecake. The brunch is $30 per person and will be served from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. If brunch is too much too early, there’s a takeout version of the menu available. At 600 S. Main St., (213) 622-6333 or artisanhouse.net. Taking Out On the Run: Can you cook as well as Wolfgang Puck? This Thanksgiving you can pretend that you can, as the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill at L.A. Live is offering complete take-out dinners, and when you walk out of your kitchen wearing an apron and with the turkey on a silver platter, no one will be the wiser. The menu al-

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lows customers to choose between roast turkey breast or a whole bird. Choices of sides include sourdough stuffing, candied garnet yams, potato puree, cranberry sauce and more. End the meal with pumpkin or apple pie. A dinner for 10 is $400, but the Puck brigade can go bigger. If takeout isn’t an option, the restaurant will deliver within a six-mile radius for $35. Important: Orders must be placed by Nov. 19. At 800 W. Olympic Blvd, (213) 748-9700 or wolfgangpuck.com. Getting Fresh: You buy food, drinks and grocery staples at the Ralphs Fresh Fare, so why not get Thanksgiving dinner there, too? The supermarket that came before all those other Downtown supermarkets has a number of Thanksgiving dinner packages for six people, although the store will close early on the holiday. There are two pre-cooked turkey dinners: One features five sides and goes for $44.99, while a “deluxe” version with additional sides is $69.99. Ham and prime rib dinner bundles are also available for $49.99 and $69.99, respectively. Of course, Ralphs has a giant bakery and plenty of wine and other beverages, so filling that portion of the dinner is easy. Meals can be ordered by phone or online. 645 W. Ninth St., (213) 452-0840 or ralphs.com.

A Record Time: If Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t put you in a tryptophan-induced food coma, then head over to The Regent. The Main Street rock club is giving back on Nov. 26 with a free screening of the 2000 John Cusack film High Fidelity at 7 p.m. (It’s also known as Jack Black’s breakout movie.) There’s another bonus: The first 450 attendees of the screening, part of the Red Bull 30 Days in L.A. series, will get vinyl pressings of the High Fidelity soundtrack. The event is free, but be sure to RSVP. At 448 S. Main St, (323) 284-5727 or theregenttheater.com. nicholas@downtownnews.com

Eat the Whole Meal: The Whole Foods that opened at Eighth Street and Grand Avenue this month was one of Downtown’s most anticipated arrivals of 2015. The 41,000-square-foot supermarket gives another reason to be thankful this week, with a number of Thanksgiving meal bundles and individual options. Heat-and-serve turkeys are 10 pounds and up, with a starting price of $6.99 per pound. Whole Foods is also

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By Nicholas Slayton n Los Angeles, winter is more a state of mind than a season. While the temperature drops, it’s not uncommon to see the mercury slip past 80 in November or December. On Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day, you’ll probably see someone wearing shorts. Despite the climate incongruities, one thing in Downtown Los Angeles instantly channels the idea of a winter wonderland. Actually, make that two things. Downtown’s ice rinks. Once again this year, the Central City is host to a pair of places where people can skate amid sunshine and palm trees. The Pershing Square rink is back for the 18th time. Meanwhile, the L.A. Kings Holiday Ice rink will set up in Microsoft Square at L.A. Live for the seventh year. Square Skating The Holiday Ice Rink has been running since 1997 (which, for the record, was three years before developer Tom Gilmore kicked off the residential revolution). It is once again being operated by Willy Bietak Productions. The rink, which measures 110-by-60 feet, opened Thursday, Nov. 12. Skating is available seven days a week until Jan. 18. Decorations currently are minimal, with lights all around the rink and the park at 532 S. Olive St. Once Thanksgiving is over, however,

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the holiday theme will be more apparent, with wooden soldiers, snowmen and Christmas decorations springing up in the shadow of the Financial District office towers. “The view there in the middle of the rink, with skyscrapers as a backdrop, makes it an iconic place,” said Robert Keith, ice rink general manager of Willy Bietak Productions. General admission runs $9, with skate rentals costing another $4 (people can bring their own skates and save the fee). The ice skating is just the start, as Pershing Square will feature DJs every Thursday night. There will also be an assortment of events, including a broomball hockey tournament in January. For the uninitiated, it involves teams ditching skates and playing hockey in their shoes, with brooms instead of sticks and a red rubber ball rather than a puck. Bodies routinely thud to the ice. One seasonal highlight arrives Dec. 5, when the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks holds its Winter Holiday Festival. The square will be full of snow and crafts stations, and there will be a visit from Santa Claus (or at least a guy dressed up as Santa Claus). Louise Capone, senior recreation director for Pershing Square, called the rink an important community event for Downtown. The combination of the winter activities in the not-socold city, and the square’s decorations, creates

a warm atmosphere, even for those who never venture out onto the ice, she said. “It’s great not just for ice skaters, but for visitors and seniors who come by and watch,” Capone said. Bryan Allen, general manager of the rink, said the space is particularly appealing for families. However, he has also seen multiple examples of something that might seem unexpected: grand romantic gestures. “We’ve had numerous proposals on the ice,” Allen said. “We had around half a dozen last year.” For the next month, the rink will open at 11:30 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends. After Dec. 17 it will open at 10 a.m. every day, except on Christmas. Organizers expect crowds will pick up significantly once schools go on break for the winter holidays. Capone said that people will be on the ice no matter the hour or their level of experience. Expect to see plenty of newbies clutching the walls as they try to figure out their balance. Capone also enjoys the opposite spectacle. “It’s fun to go out at lunch time and see a guy and gal out there on the ice doing all of the leaps and tricks,” she said. A Kings Thing The ice rink at L.A. Live is only a few blocks away from the one at Pershing Square, but

it is markedly different. For one, it’s bigger, measuring 132-by-80 feet. Also, as the name implies, it has the imprimatur of the Los Angeles Kings, who play across the street in Staples Center. The L.A. Kings Holiday Ice rink will return on Nov. 28 and run through Dec. 31. It will fill Microsoft Square and is the largest outdoor rink in Los Angeles, according to Matt Rosenfeld, vice president of Sales at L.A. Live. In the center of the rink is a cut-out section with a 66-foot tall Sequoia tree covered in decorations for the holidays. Admission is $17, which includes skate rentals. The price is $10 for kids. As in past years, L.A. Live owner Anschutz Entertainment Group is working with nearby restaurants on a batch of “Supper & Skate” deals. For $30-$35, customers can get a prix-fixe meal at six L.A. Live restaurants, along with front-ofline access to the rink. The L.A. Live rink hours are 5 p.m.-midnight on weekdays and 3 p.m.-midnight on weekends through Dec. 13. After that, it moves to weekend hours for the rest of the year. The Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink is at 532 S. Olive St. or holidayicerinkdowntownla.com. The L.A. Live rink is at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. or lalive.com/events-calendar/holidayice. nicholas@downtownnews.com

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Global Influence Chinese American Museum Looks at Rise of Hong Kong and Immigration Impacts By Heidi Kulicke or centuries, Chinese emigrants played a vital role in the global economy, whether by helping build railroads in the United States or providing a labor workforce in distant countries in farming, construction and other industries. Now, their story is in the spotlight. Tales of the Distant Past: The Story of Hong Kong and the Chinese Diaspora opened recently at the Chinese American Museum near Olvera Street. It runs through October 2016. Admission is free. The exhibit on the second floor of the museum highlights the Chinese diaspora, or mass dispersion of Chinese immigrants to the rest of the world. It’s a collaboration between CAM and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, one of Hong Kong’s largest charitable organizations. The exhibit took more than a year to plan and is part of an effort to add a more global perspective to the museum, building upon its focus on the Chinese-American experience, said Steve Wong, senior curator at CAM. “Coming from an Asian American studies background, we rarely look at why immigrants came to America in the first place,” Wong said. “This exhibit answers why, and gives a broader context to the overall story.” The exhibit highlights the state of affairs in Hong Kong, a territory on the southeastern coast of China, during the 19th century, examining its history of war and political unrest, and its rise as an international trade port, ultimately leading to its designation as a British colony in 1842. British control was relinquished in 1997. Through nearly 200 artifacts and re-creations, the exhibit documents the migration of about 2 million young men, mostly from the Guandong Province, who left China by way of Hong Kong’s ports in search of a better life. Hundreds of thousands came to

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the United States in the late 19th century, where many joined the California Gold Rush, helped build railroads or worked in fields and plantations formerly tended by slaves, Wong said. Tung Wah, which was founded in 1870, played a vital role in the emigrants’ lives, Wong said. The company offered them free health care and provided services such as money transfers to family members back in China. The company played a part even after people died. Wong said it is considered bad luck in Chinese culture if a person is not buried with his or her relatives. So Tung Wah arranged for the transport of the remains of more than 100,000 people back home through a process known as “bone repatriation.” It was a lengthy process, said Wong. After an individual had been buried for at least seven years, their remains would be exhumed. The bones would then be collected and placed in a “bone box” — examples are on display in the exhibit — which would be labeled with the person’s name and place of origin. Finally, Tung Wah would ship each box back to China free of charge. “It was an incredible service Tung Wah provided to these immigrants and their families,” said Lucille Wang, executive director of CAM. “Tung Wah helped them when nobody else would, and made it possible for families to be reunited once more.” Living History Exhibit highlights include letters, documents, coins, photographs, paintings and various reproductions, including a small replica of a clipper ship used to transport immigrants from China and elsewhere to foreign lands. Many of those who came to the United States for work eventually returned to China, bringing with them Western influences on architecture, design, furniture, food, sports, entertainment and language. In a city driven by diversity, Tales of the Distant Past couldn’t be more relevant, Wong said. “With the exception of the Native Americans, the entire United States is a country of immigrants, making the exhibit relatable to practically everyone regardless of their ancestry,” Wong said. The exhibit is particularly important to Wang. She moved from China to Canada in 2001, and came to Los Angeles in 2013. She has been executive director of CAM since last December.

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The Chinese American Museum’s new exhibit, Tales of the Distant Past, looks at how millions of people left China and impacted countries around the world. One portion of the show focuses on bone boxes, which held the remains of Chinese natives who died in other countries and were then sent back home to their families.

“It’s been really interesting for me as I was on the other side of the exhibit, born and raised in China,” Wang said. “I’ve enjoyed being able to make a connection between both worlds and see both sides of the story.” Wang said the exhibit’s message is one of inclusivity that acknowledges China’s influence in greater society, promoting a global acceptance of diversity. Tales of the Distant Past: The Story of Hong Kong and the Chinese Diaspora runs through October 2016 at the Chinese American Museum, 425 N. Los Angeles St., (213) 485-8484 or camla.org. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Lost Landscapes of Los Angeles REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. 8:30 p.m.: We could fill our own book with photos of now-defunct businesses in Downtown, but Rick Perlinger has his finger on a slew of photographs of things that existed before 2000 and have gone the way of the Dodo. Patti Smith at the Orpheum 842 Broadway, (877) 677-4386 or lfla.org. 6:30 p.m.: Musician Patti Smith won’t be performing tonight. Instead, she’ll take the spotlight for this Library Foundation event highlighting her work as an author.

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hose who have braved hundreds of pages of Herman Melville’s writing to join wrathful Ahab, valiant Queequeg and wide-eyed Ishmael on a global journey of revenge and maritime manifest destiny should know the L.A. Opera staging of Moby-Dick will be far more exciting and require far fewer hours. Now in its final weeks, the showed conducted by James Conlon features Jay Hunter Morris as the enraged Captain Ahab, whose ceaseless lust for retribution has made this metonym of mid-19th century American men of power an archetype for the ages. Tickets are still available for this week’s shows on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. The final performance is Nov. 28. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-08001 or laopera.org.

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early 60 years after her death, the indomitable Billie Holiday continues to dominate the realm of vocal jazz. This week, cabaret wizard and phenomenal drag artist Joey Arias takes the stage at REDCAT for performances that dive deep into Holiday’s canon and celebrate the singer on the 100th anniversary of her birth. Joey Arias: A Centennial Tribute to Billie Holiday takes place at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 19-21, and again at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Audience members should prepare to be dazzled by gender-bending renditions of time-honored classics. At 631 W. Second St., (213) 2372800 or redcat.org.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 America’s Got Talent 842 Broadway, (877) 677-4386 or laorpheum.com. 7 p.m.: Yes, but does it have half a brain left? We’ll get back to you on Nov. 9, 2016, with more on that. For now, enjoy the fruits of this popular TV show.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Garry Kasparov at Live Talks Business Gensler, 500 S. Figueroa St., or business.livetalksla.org. 7:45 a.m.: Former chess champ Garry Kasparov traded in his pawns for a considerably more hazardous occupation, opposing Vladimir Putin. Hear Kasparov discuss modern geopolitics at this morning event. One Night, Four Authors, Six Mysteries, Eight Truths, Nine Lies Be There Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7 p.m.: See if you can guess which literary genre is represented heavily in tonight’s gathering of authors. Pae White at MOCA MOCA, 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 625-4390 or moca.org. 7 p.m.: On the docket tonight is White’s take on fellow artist Manny Farber. Peter Guralnick at Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum. org. 8 p.m.: Conan O’Brian interviews rock biographer Peter Guralnick as the G-man drops his latest book, this one on Sam Phillips.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Edmund Clinton at the Last Bookstore Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7 p.m.: Clifton’s Cafeteria progeny Edmund Clinton discusses his grandfather’s legacy as humanitarian and restaurateur. Conveniently, he’ll also be signing copies of his book, Clifford Clinton: A Cafeteria and a Crusader. The Future of Downtown The Broad, 221 S. Grand Ave., (213) 232-6200 or thebroad.org. 7:30 p.m.: The KPCC radio show “AirTalk,” hosted by the inimitable Larry Mantle, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a suite of special broadcasts from around the city. Mantle will spend two hours looking at the evolution of Downtown with a panel discussion at The Broad. Speakers include Downtown News Executive Editor Jon Regardie, CCA and DCBID boss Carol Schatz, Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Las Familias del Pueblo founder Alice Callaghan, bar owner Brian Traynam and blogger Brigham Yen. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Graham Hancock at the Last Bookstore Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7 p.m.: Not sure if the chronology of the Great Pyramids is accurate? Perplexed by Atlantis deniers? Willing to believe that the Trident II missile test was actually a UFO here to deliver us humans from our ignorance? Graham Hancock may be your type of guy.

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t a mere 28 years old, pianist Yuja Wang has already made quite the impression on the classical music community, and only partially for her outfits. When she joins the L.A. Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall this week, she’ll be soloing on Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-Flat Major, a composition Wolfgang Amadeus penned when he was but 21. But who’s counting? Elsewhere in the program is Debussy’s standout “Prelude to the Afternoon of the Faun.” While Nanjinsky’s ballet won’t be accompanying this performance, audience members will also get to enjoy Esa-Pekka Salonen’s “Karawane.” Performances are Friday-Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. At 111 S. Grand Ave., (323) 850-2000 or laphil.com.

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e’re never going to survive unless we get a little crazy. Sage words to live by from Seal, whose show on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Theatre at Ace Hotel promises to be sweeter than a kiss from a rose. The singer/songwriter whose tunes have illuminated films from Space Jam to Batman Forever is celebrating his latest album, 7. Audience members can bet on a smattering of cuts from the new record, old songs and eternal classics that were written for the ears of the gods, but somehow found their way into the upper echelon of the human musical canon. Tickets were still available at press time. At 929 S. Broadway, (213) 623-3233 or acehotel.com.

espite sounding suspiciously like our favorite AA meeting, “One Night, Four Authors, Six Mysteries, Eight Truths, Nine Lies Be There” is actually a gathering of sleuth-inspired literary figures at the Last Bookstore on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Lisa Brackman, Harley Jane Kozak (shown here), Phoef Sutton and Steph Cha represent an array of tastes and backgrounds that have converged on one of the highest-selling genres of all time. For two hours, the authors will offer insights and inspirations in a patchwork exploration of “mystery” and the myriad conventions that find their way onto the page. Admission is free, but be swell and buy a book. At 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. Send information and possible Don’t Miss List submissions to calendar@downtownnews.com.

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Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 623-3233 or acehotel.com. Nov. 16, 7 p.m.: Seal’s new album is entitled 7. Get it? The seventh Seal. Holy apocalypse, Downtown! Nov. 20-21, 8 p.m.: With a name like Sturgill Simpson, tonight’s artist could only be an expert on country music. Belasco 1050 S. Hill St., (213) 746-5670 or thebelascotheater.com. Nov. 2, 8 p.m.: As far as hip-hop MCs go, Korean duo Dok2 look about as hard as a pit of quicksand. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com. Nov. 16: Danny Janklow Quartet. Nov. 17: Isaura String Quartet with Laura Bohn. Nov. 18: Brian Auger Trio. Nov. 19: Richard Sears. Nov. 20: Jamire Williams Prophecies. Nov. 21: Los Angeles Jazz Quartet. Nov. 22: Randy Gloss. Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. Nov. 16, 8:30 p.m.: No Win get a little help from Nani and Sloppy Jane. Nov. 17, 8:30 p.m.: Strange Names are inspired by both New Wave music and their native Brooklyn. Talk about original. Nov. 18, 8:30 p.m.: Young Creatures beg the question: What would Los Angeles’ GDP look like without our bumper crop of psych rock? Nov. 19, 8:30 p.m.: Half Moon Run have sold out. The show that is. We can’t really speak for the band unless they came to Los Angeles to court music supervisors, in which case, yes, they have sold out. Nov. 20, 8 p.m.: We cannot express to you the dimensions of our relief upon finding out that Trails and Ways was not another misguided expedition down the well-worn road of false Americana sycophancy.

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS Nov. 21, 8 p.m.: Kate Boy describe their synth pop as a “sonic blitzkrieg,” which relates to an actual blitzkrieg in ways that, at least on the surface, have a lot less to do with total war. Club Nokia 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-7000 or clubnokia.com. Nov. 20, 9 p.m.: RAC or Remix Artist Collective. Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com. Nov. 16, 10 p.m.: The Jazzaholics have yet to hit bottom. Nov. 17, 10 p.m.: Disappointing to discover that the Ponderosa Aces are not a tribute to the cheesy Sizzler knock-off that used to make living in Rhode Island such a joy. Nov. 18, 10 p.m.: No frills fun with Jesse and Leeann. Nov. 19, 10 p.m.: Reverend Red preaching from the Church of Ginger. Nov. 20, 9 p.m.: Blackwater Jukebox is here to remind you not to buy consumer electronics that were underwater during Hurricane Katrina. Nov. 22, 10 p.m.: RT N the 44s, because your liver demands constant punishment. Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com. Nov. 20: Cosmic Gate. Nov. 21: Anjunadeep. Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: Marty Balin had the foresight to bail on Jefferson Airplane, but was not wise enough to avoid contributing to the monstrosity that was Jefferson Starship. Mayan 1038 S. Hill St., (213) 746-4287 or clubmayan.com. Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.: Apparently Jeezy is no longer “young,” which is unfortunate given his rap sheet and non-lenient sentencing procedure in the United States. Microsoft Theatre 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6030 or microsofttheeatre.com. Nov. 22, 5 p.m.: Brit Ed Sheeran is nominated five times at this year’s American Music Awards. Now you know. Redwood Bar and Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 652-4444 or theredwoodbar.com.

Nov. 16: Pleasures, Sunshine Mind and Dan West. Nov. 18: Andalusia Rose and Barnes. Nov. 19: Strange Imperial. Nov. 20: Holly Go Lightly & The Brokeoffs, Electric Children and Shannon Lay. Nov. 21: The Folks & Company. Nov. 22: Milo Safari. The Regent 448 S. Main St. or theregenttheater.com. Nov. 17: Rapper Big K.R.I.T. is the latest thing to come from Meridian, Mississippi. Nov. 18: Ryan Bingham does Americana without the sexy music video that made Chris Isaak palatable in the first place. Nov. 19: More beats than a Farmer’s Market with White Boiz, Peanut Butter Wolf, J Rocc, Samiyam and Mndsgn. Nov. 20: Emancipator Ensemble blends violin with electronica in ways that Yellowcard never fully anticipated. Nov. 21, 9 p.m.: The 12-piece ensemble Antibalas. Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St., (213) 614-0737 or sevengrand.la. Nov. 16: Bill Cunliffe is trying to write this gig off as community service. Good luck, buddy. Nov. 17: Won’t you pop in and tell The Makers that you care? Nov. 18: Hello, is it Rick Taub’s Midnight Blues Review that you’re looking for? Nov. 19: Sidewinders, a musical metaphor for the snakes oozing out of the Financial District. Nov. 22: The Sheriffs of Schrodingham are a nightmare for those with a lateral lisp. The Smell 247 S. Main St. in the alley between Spring and Main or thesmell.org. Nov. 18: Grape St., Tracy Bryant and The Squids. Nov. 20: Apollo Soul, Mind Monogram, The Unending Thread and Josh Abrams. Nov. 21: Sahtyre, Inner Wave, Noa James and Trizz. Nov. 22: Signor Benedick The Moor, Negro Galacticus, Mugen and Kim Tillman. Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. Seventh St. or teragramballroom.com. Nov. 16, 7 p.m.: Once the Psychedelic Furs found out Gary Nu-

November 16, 2015 man played the Teragram, they had to see for themselves. Nov. 17, 8 p.m.: Corrosion of Conformity, a metal band with undercurrents of a cautionary tale about working in the Wells Fargo Center and partying on Skid Row. Nov. 18, 8 p.m.: Frnkiero and the Cellebration features a former member of My Chemical Romance, hence the metal detectors and bomb sniffing dogs at the venue. Nov. 19, 8 p.m.: Broncho mixes the untamable vitality of a western pony with the lungs-filled-with-fluid despair of bronchitis. Nov. 20, 8 p.m.: Millennial entitlement culture finds its level with We Were Promised Jetpacks. Yeah kid, and I was promised a living wage.

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Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 623-3233 or acehotel.com. Nov. 22, 7 p.m.: Jaco tells the story of the late great Jaco Pastorius. On hand at tonight’s screening with be Robert Trujillo, bass player for Metallica. Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. Nov. 16-19: A female Buddhist monk turns performer in Madam Phung’s Last Journey. Nov. 16-19: Did someone say female coming of age story? Hail Ayanda. Nov. 16-19: In what promises to be a purely optimistic film, Out of My Hand chronicles corruption and failed African nationalism via a Liberian rubber plantation worker. Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.: Rare it is that a Downtown institution will get the scoop on content destined to run on the Hallmark channel on Thanksgiving Day, but this week the Grammy Museum screens I Hope You Dance: The Power and Spirit of Song. Not only does the title reference Lee Ann Womack, but so too does it feature Joel Osteen. IMAX California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019 or californiasciencecenter.org. Galapagos 3D. If it was good enough to blow Charles Dar-

November 16, 2015 win’s mind, it’s probably good enough for you! Forces of Nature promises a panoply of nature’s worst destruction. Experience the gripping story full of hope, crushing disappointment and triumph in Hubble 3D. Regal Cinemas LA Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 763-6070 or lalive.com/movies. Through Nov. 19: The 33 (1:10, 4:30, 7:40 and 10:40 p.m.); Love the Coopers (11:20 a.m., 2, 4:50, 7:30 and 10:10 p.m.); My All American (1:20, 4:10, 7 and 9:50 p.m.); The Peanuts Movie 3D (12:20, 2:10, 2:50, 5:20 and 10 p.m.); The Peanuts Movie (11:40 a.m., 4:40 and 7:10 p.m.); Spectre (11:30 a.m., 12:10, 12:50, 3, 3:40, 4:20, 6:40, 7:20, 8, 10:20 and 11 p.m.); The Last Witch Hunter (11:50 a.m., 2:40, 5:30, 8:20 and 10:55 p.m.); Crimson Peak (1:50, 5, 7:50 and 10:50 p.m.); Goosebumps (1:30 and 6:50 p.m.); Goosebumps 3D (4 and 9:30 p.m.); Steve Jobs (12:20, 3:15, 6:10 and 9:10 p.m.); The Martian 3D (7:50 and 11 p.m.); The Martian (12, 3:20, 6:30 and 9:40 p.m.); Sicario (12:30, 3:30, 6:20 and 9:20 p.m.).

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CLASSICAL MUSIC TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Chamber Music: Russian Masters Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 8 p.m.: A collection of extremely talented musicians play the work of vastly talented Russian composers Prokofiev, Glinka and Arensky. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Michael Pisaro: Fogs, Mists REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. 8:30 p.m.: Experimental composer Michael Pisaro delivers on the metaphorical promise of fogs, mists and free programs. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Yuja Wang Plays Mozart Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. Nov. 20-22, 8 p.m. and Nov. 23, 2 p.m.: Debussy, Mozart, Salonen: They’re all dead, but young and vital pianist Yuja Wang will attempt a bit of ivory romance tonight. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Toyota Symphonies For Youth Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 11 a.m.: Concerned parents can allay their doubts, for the Toyota Symphony is an actual piece of music played for children, and not a new and experimental minivan. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Raul Prieto Ramirez Organ Recital Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 7:30 p.m.: RPR kicks out tunes from Ritter, Saint-Saens, Frank, Durufle, Liszt, Bach and Wagner. Continued on next page

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he took in school. Wanting to stay engaged with history each day, he went on to earn a Master’s degree, also from UCLA, in education. He joined Downtown Magnets in 2004. For Jocz, one thing is key: He does his best to avoid leaving students bored. “I don’t want a routine,” he said. “I know that’s good for teenagers to some extent, but I want them to be prepared for whatever life throws at them.” Jocz’s classroom is covered in decorations, though don’t expect traditional American history decor. Instead, there are posters of the Wu-Tang Clan, Beck and other musical acts (he worked at a music magazine, The Fader, while in college) and souvenirs from his travels to South Africa, Rwanda, Japan and Indonesia. As a magnet institution, the high school draws students from all over Los Angeles, including from neighborhoods near Downtown. More than 90% of the roughly 1,000 students are identified as minorities, and many come from economically disadvantaged households. Jocz said that much of his challenge involves getting his students to see how American history relates to them, and how they fit into the narrative of the United States. Beyond teaching, Jocz is heavily involved in the school and its students. He’s the adviser for the Associated Student Body, Downtown Magnets’ student government. He said he enjoys being involved and helping out others. Bishop, who was in ASB for three years, said Jocz was always there for students, even if an issue went beyond the educational and into the personal. “He’ll guide you if you want,” she said. “He knows when you should be left alone and when he should step in. It made me feel like an adult.” Back in the U.S. History class, Jocz started with a lecture. Yet, instead of just speaking, he called on students to chime in with answers and their own questions. Discussing the tools of imperialistic expansion, he asked the class what Alfred T. Mahan’s big idea for the United States was. The students eventually hit on the answer: a larger navy. When they did, Jocz brought up the next slide, which kicked off with a musical cue from the Village People’s “In the Navy.” Like many of his students, Jocz is active on social media, mainly Twitter and YouTube. His JoczProductions account on the latter is full of AP U.S. History review videos. Almost 10,000 people subscribe, and his five most popular videos each have more than 17,000 views. “I want to create content that students want to watch to help them when they’re struggling,” Jocz said. Jocz said he is honored to be named one of California’s top teachers, and for Torlakson’s further nomination as National Teacher of the Year. He said he has been fortunate professionally, but acknowledged that his success only came after years of hard work and efforts to improve his teaching skills. Jocz isn’t letting the honor alter his lesson plans or his attitude. He was quick to credit the other teachers in the school, though he went further — he also praised the custodial and the cafeteria staff. “I’m the same guy I was in 2004,” he said. “I’ve had moments of success, moments of struggles.” Right now, Jocz’s moments are focused on his class lessons and building out his online history guides. The semester isn’t over, and he wants to help students connect with some of the stories in the great soap opera. nicholas@downtownnews.com

KREKORIAN, 5 for three more years of city budget deficits. He also said the improving economy has had a corresponding increase in entities angling for some of the money. Plus, all those jobs that were cut have led to complaints about the city not providing the services that people expect. Then there’s the fact that businesses still grumble about how hard it is to, well, do business in Los Angeles. “We should make businesses feel as though we want them here,” he said, and if I had a quarter for every time I’ve heard a city official express that sentiment in the past two decades, then I’d have at least 23 quarters. So is everything coming up roses? Maybe, but if you want to smell the roses, you have to avoid the thorns. regardie@downtownnews.com