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A condo auction, park efforts, and other happenings Around Town. In 2010, Downtown will see more comfort food, cupcakes and mac-and cheese.

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January 4, 2010

Volume 39, Number 1

The Downtown 100

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The Projects, People and Places That Will Dominate Downtown in 2010

More housing is coming.

or Downtown Los Angeles, the next 12 months are going to be huge. That may strike some as odd, given the recession. Yet after massive growth in the past decade, Downtown is poised for even more activity this year. Projects long under construction are scheduled to debut in 2010, while other developers

are beginning to lay the groundwork for the next stage of building. Numerous smaller community features, including restaurants and retail efforts, are also in the works. In anticipation of the next 12 months, Los Angeles Downtown News has detailed 20 key categories and identified five things in each to come up with

100 projects, people and places every Downtowner needs to know. They range from new housing developments (page 3) to transportation issues (page 4) to what the local museums are planning (11). There may be debate about where the Central City is, but one thing is for sure: With The Downtown 100, the community will not be dull in 2010.

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Downtown Gets Ready for Five Huge Developments in 2010 by AnnA Scott StAff writer

or Downtown Los Angeles, 2009 was a pretty exciting year. Sure, the recession put a damper on a lot of things, but on the development front the community was actually quite active, as numerous large projects that began before the bubble burst came online. From housing efforts like Sakura Crossing to entertainment attractions such as the multiplex at L.A. Live to civic projects including the Gold Line, the area saw plenty of openings. In 2010, the trend will continue, as other major developments planned in sunnier times finish construction. The activity will take place all across Downtown, with hotels, housing complexes and more debuting everywhere from the Historic Core to the Figueroa Corridor. Here are five megaprojects Downtown is eagerly anticipating. Unconventional: The $900 million, 54-story Convention Center hotel at L.A. Live is scheduled to open Feb. 15. The tower, with 878 JW Marriott rooms and 123 Ritz-Carlton rooms (along with

224 Ritz-Carlton condos on the building’s upper levels), is expected to have impacts that reach well beyond the 27-acre L.A. Live campus. Tourism officials have seen an uptick in bookings at the adjacent Convention Center since the project broke ground, and other Downtown hotel owners are hoping that the spillover will boost the entire area’s sluggish occupancy rates. All those visitors will also mean a lot of customers for area restaurants and businesses. School’s in Session: USC has lacked adequate student housing for years. The school even purchased the Radisson Hotel across the street from campus in 2001 to help house students. Developer Urban Partners’ $168 million University Gateway should make a serious dent in the problem when it opens in time for classes in the fall. Reservations are already being taken for the eight-story, 421unit complex at Figueroa Street and Jefferson Boulevard, which can hold about 1,699 students. A key is that the project includes 81,500 square feet of ground floor retail space. see Projects, page 9

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The $900 Million Convention Center hotel at L.A. Live is scheduled to open Feb. 15. It holds 1,001 hotel rooms and 224 condominiums.

Play Time The year’s museum highlights.

Big Festivals, Cult Classics and More Will Fill Downtown Stages in 2010 THE DOWNTOWN

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Five great entertainment options.

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hen it comes to happenings on stage in 2010, Downtown is the envy of every other community in Los Angeles. The next 12 months will bring an array of shows and events that will draw international attention. From world premieres to cult classic revivals to pieces that push the envelope, the Central City will be host to numerous sold-out performances. Here are five of the stage highlights for the year. Ring Around the City: Los Angeles Opera last year earned enthusiastic reviews for the first three installments of Richard Wagner’s Ring cycle. This year, not only does the final piece, Götterdämmerung, arrive (April 3-25 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion), but so does a huge celebration. Ring Festival L.A. takes

places April 15 to June 30. In addition to complete presentations of the four operas directed and designed by Achim Freyer, more than 75 local arts and cultural organizations will explore various aspects of the works (including Wagner’s reviled anti-Semitism). Downtown participants include MOCA, the Colburn School and Grand Performances. Gotta Pee Wee: If you are of a certain age, then you fondly recall the cable bonanza that was “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” complete with a talking chair, a genie, a pterodactyl, and of course, the kooky man-child embodied by comedian Paul Reubens. If you are of that certain age, then you will be heading to Club Nokia for The Pee-wee Herman Show. From Jan. 12-Feb. 7, Pee-wee will take over the venue at L.A. Live, delivering a stage show that is certainly not for little kids. Expect Reubens, who has mostly see Stage, page 13

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Comedian Paul Reubens brings his famous creation back to life with a Jan. 12-Feb. 7 production of The Peewee Herman Show. It takes over Club Nokia.

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AROUNDTOWN Roosevelt Developer Wants to Sell Units Via Auction

s the 222-unit Roosevelt Lofts remains embroiled in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the project’s developer is looking to hold an auction to sell up to 75 condominiums as soon as possible. The development’s lender opposes the plan. The Roosevelt, a subsidiary of Milbank Real Estate, filed a motion in bankruptcy court on Christmas Eve requesting a hearing by Jan. 8 for the court to consider a proposal to sell 50-75 units in an auction, according to court documents. The auction, which would be run by the Kennedy Wilson Auction Group, could generate $30 million-$35 million. In the Dec. 24 request, the Roosevelt attorneys argued that the expedited hearing is needed for the project to capitalize on current market conditions Downtown. Attorneys with the firm Buchalter Nemer, who are representing project lender Bank of America and other creditors in the case, argue that the sale of a limited number of Roosevelt units would diminish the value of the entire property, in part because it would trigger additional costs for the building owner. As soon as one residence sells, the building owner would have to fund homeowner association fees for all unsold units, they said in a Dec. 28 opposition filing. The Bank of America attorneys are instead asking the judge to consider the Roosevelt’s request, along with the bank’s motion for dismissal, on Feb. 2. Meanwhile, the Roosevelt continues to rent units on sixmonth leases. According to court filings, the building has signed 28 leases and more are pending. Milbank said in 2008 that it spent $150 million restoring the 12-story, 1921 Beaux Arts edifice at 727 W. Seventh St.

Weigh In on Park Proposals

owntowners this week will have opportunities to offer their thoughts on two pocket parks proposed for the community. Both projects are in the very early planning stage, and have been targeted by city officials as potential

recipients of state park funds created by a 2006 ballot initiative. On Thursday, Jan. 7, the Community Redevelopment Agency will host a meeting at the Public Works Building, at 1149 S. Broadway, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees will be able to offer design concepts for a small park that would run along Grand Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Ninth Street, adjacent to the existing Grand Hope Park. On Saturday, Jan. 9, a similar meeting is scheduled to solicit input on a potential park at Ord and Yale streets, adjacent to the Chinatown Library, which First District Councilman Ed Reyes has been pursuing with the CRA. That meeting will start at Castelar Elementary School, at 840 Yale St., at 11:30 a.m.

Downtown News Adjusts Distribution

ver the holidays, we at Los Angeles Downtown News made a permanent adjustment to our distribution. We are now concentrating our free distribution more narrowly on Downtown and its close-in environs. We have kept all our historic distribution throughout Downtown, Echo Park and Silver Lake — nearly 1,000 locations. But we stopped distribution to Pasadena, Glendale and Larchmont. Apologies to readers in those areas a little further from Downtown, but it just got too expensive to keep anything other than our primary distribution. As always, readers can continue to get the paper for free at ladowntownnews.com, including the full PDF version, and of course anyone can purchase a subscription. Call Norma Rodas at (213) 4811448 for further information.

Group Urges Comment on City Bike Plan

he city Planning Commission will close public comments on the draft city Bike Plan on Friday, Jan. 8. The plan proposes new bike lanes and other bike-friendly

infrastructure throughout the city. Input can be made online at labikeplan.org. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition is reviewing data it collected in the city’s first bike count in September. The coalition tapped volunteers to count cyclists at 56 intersections over three days. The study counted 21,184 cyclists, said Dorothy Le, the group’s planning and policy director. One of the most revealing results, Le said, was that only 12% of the cyclists were female. “Studies have shown that if there’s a gender discrepancy, the roads are less safe,” she said. “But what’s cool is that only 6% of people are riding the wrong way, so I think if you give people proper education and the right road designs they will bike safely.” Le said another study will take place this year.

Hot Dog Vendor Stabbed in Old Bank District

13-year-old boy selling hot dogs with his mother on Christmas night was stabbed in a robbery in the Old Bank District. The boy, whose full name was not released, was selling hot dogs at Fourth and Main streets, police said. While his mother and a sister were down the street, three suspects, all wearing hoodies and Dodger hats, pulled up in a white Ford Focus at about 1:30 a.m. and beat and robbed the boy. The boy was stabbed several times in the arm, ribs and face, police said. “Thankfully, the boy was not seriously injured,” said Lt. Paul Vernon in a release. “The suspect’s knife was short and did not cause much damage, but the boy was pretty scared… While downtown is ever safer, this is no place for a child to be selling hot dogs on the street at closing time.” Street vending outside bars and nightclubs has become increasingly commonplace with the more popular late night social scene Downtown. Such vending can attract gang members who try to “tax” vendors, or criminals who see an easy mark for cash. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Central Division robbery detectives at (213) 972-1214.

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esidential construction Downtown has slowed from its high point of a few years ago. However, condominium and apartment projects continue to rise. This year, Downtown is slated to see the creation of hundreds of units of market-rate housing, from the Arts District to South Park to the Financial District. Here are five of the projects scheduled to welcome inhabitants this year.

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Take the Ninth: Plans are still uncertain for the 35-story 705 W. Ninth. The tower has been slowed by developer Meruelo Maddux Properties’ bankruptcy filings, and a court ruling is due early in the year on whether the 214 units can be sold rather than rented (a major component of the company’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan). The South Park structure has already drawn plenty of anticipation and speculation with its glass and steel design and location not far from L.A. Live and the Ralphs supermarket.

hen it comes to new developments, the billion-dollar babies such as L.A. Live and the Grand Avenue plan naturally get most of the attention. But in terms of impacting the neighborhood, relatively smaller projects often play a more prominent role. So as Downtown anticipates mega-buildings such as the $900 million Convention Center hotel, don’t overlook these less expensive, but still important efforts.

Developer Meruelo Maddux filed bankruptcy for the 35-story 705 W. Ninth last September. This year, they hope to open the 214-unit South Park project.

Hope for Hope: The 17-story adaptive reuse condominium project 655 Hope has been delayed multiple times, with an opening now slated for mid-January. The $17 million Financial District development will bring 80 units from 600-1,268 square feet to the market. Prices are $349,000-$920,000. There will also be three floors of indoor parking, a gym and a roof deck with a bar.

The 300: Developer Barry Shy, the man behind five Historic Core housing projects, will bring another 300 rental units to the market when the SB Tower opens in February. The 25-story, adaptive reuse project at 600 S. Spring St. will feature residences with open, loft-style floor plans, glass balconies and a rooftop pool. While Downtown has seen a glut of apartments in the past few years, Shy’s buildings have consistently attracted residents with low rents — in recent projects, around $2 per square foot.

Home Sweet Barn: When it opens in the first quarter, the Barn Lofts, an adaptive reuse project at 940 E. Second St., will continue the residential buildup in the Arts District. The project from developer Mark Borman is a transformation of the Spreckels Brothers sugar beet warehouse. The 58,000-square-foot complex will bring 38 market-rate, three-story, loft-style townhouses from 1,300-2,600 square feet. Prices in the for-sale project have not been set.

Three’s Company: Developer Geoff Palmer continues his residential revitalization of City West in 2010 with Orsini III, a five-story, $43 million development at Figueroa Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue. The project is set to open in May and rounds off the developer’s Orsini trio. The 210 luxury units will range from studio to two-bedroom homes. The project includes 13,000 square feet of commercial space. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

Bye Bye Blight: The Bristol Hotel at 423 W. Eighth St. has been a blight on its neighborhood for years. Fortunately, in February, developer Izek Shomof is set to reopen it as 107 units of affordable housing. Although that may not sound like a glitzy project, due to a fight involving the previous owner the property could have stood empty until 2015. Shomof also plans to bring a cafe and restaurant to the building’s ground floor. Public Option: The Factory Place Arts Complex, at 1291-1333 E. Sixth St., is poised to see Small, page 8

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is expected in February and if Downtown is lucky, groundbreaking will occur in the third quarter. Look Ma, No Inmates: Though construction on the $80 million Metropolitan Detention Center is complete, the LAPD Jails Division has not moved in. The facility meant to replace the smaller Parker Center jail requires more staffing — 164 employees compared to the 83 needed at the old jail — and with the city’s budget deficit, increasing staff looks unlikely. The department is assessing the possibility of redistributing Jails Division staff across the city in order to open the MDC. The 160,000-square-foot project on Los Angeles Street has no timeline. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

Long-Awaited Developments That, Just Maybe, Really, Actually, Possibly Might Open in 2010 by Ryan VaillancouRt staff wRiteR

he recession has made for uncertain times in Downtown’s real estate market, plunging projects into bankruptcy and forcing buildings planned as condos to go rental. A few marquee buildings were expected in 2009 (or earlier), but have stalled. A handful of them could be emerging this year. Here are a few of the projects Downtown is waiting for and hopes to embrace in 2010.

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Row Row Roosevelt, Gently Out of Court: Milbank Real Estate’s $150 million conversion of a 1921 Beaux Arts structure into the 222-unit Roosevelt Lofts was a highly anticipated project — in 2008. Then came a filing for Chapter 11 protection in April 2009. Now, the company is proposing a reorganization plan that includes an auction. Lender Bank of America, however, is angling to foreclose. The court is expected to consider the opposing plans in February. Downtown stakeholders hope something happens this year so that the building at 727 W. Seventh St. can finally be reactivated.

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Developers of the Roosevelt Lofts hope an auction will lead to the Seventh Street project filling with residents in 2010.

El Delay at El Dorado: The El Dorado, Downtown Properties’ renovation of a former hotel at 416 S. Spring St., which has also been in the works for years, is now likely to debut in the first quarter of 2010, say officials. The 1913, 12-story building could give a boost to the Historic Core, with 65 units from 8501,700 square feet. Downtown Properties’ Bill Stevenson said in September that the units are slated to start in the low $400,000s.

Brock ’N Roll in 2010?: The Brockman Building, an 80unit project at 530 W. Seventh St., has been watched by those hoping for a Seventh Street revival for at least five years. Last March, however, developer the West Millennium Group filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy papers after Countrywide (since acquired by Bank of America) began foreclosure proceedings on the building. Bank of America has not yet followed through with the foreclosure, and is not likely to do so before the spring, said attorney Amy Goldman, the court-appointed trustee for the project. Although Bottega Louie, the groundfloor restaurant and market, draws big crowds, area stakeholders are eagerly looking forward to filling the building with 24-7 inhabitants.

Park Talk: The departments of Public Works and Recreation and Parks are reviewing community input for a future park on a nearly one-acre parcel on Spring Street between Fourth and Fifth streets that the city purchased. Downtowners have been grousing for more parks for years, and proposed features at the Spring Street park include bermed landscaping, a water feature and pet access. Another community meeting

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he next 12 months do not promise many milestones for Downtown transportation projects. Still, the community will examine ways to keep people moving. Hopefully there will be some progress.

Connector Selector: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been studying two alternatives for the Regional Connector, which would link the Gold Line with the Expo and Blue Lines: an $800 million, atgrade light rail line or a $910 million subway, either of which would run along Second Street. Now, a third alternative that would add a new subway station in Little Tokyo is under review and could be formally added to the ongoing environmental study. This development see Transportation, page 8

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The Leading Edge Five Figures Face Big Challenges in Their First Full Year on the Job by Ryan Vaillancourt staff writer

he new year marks a fresh start for everyone, but few feel the pressure that directors and leaders at key civic, business and nonprofit institutions face in their first full year on the job. That is definitely the case in Downtown Los Angeles, where the following five figures all have to solve problems and produce results. Keeper of the Low-Crime Flame: The departure of LAPD Capt. Blake Chow is both an opportunity and a challenge for his successor, Capt. Todd Chamberlain. Last year, crime in Central Division dropped by more than 10%, dragging numbers to a 20-year-low. Chamberlain, who took over Jan. 3, is charged with keeping crime down in 2010, even as Downtown brings in more residents, businesses and nightlife establishments. Modern Art (Walk): Last year was one of flux and infighting for the Downtown Art Walk. Luckily for the 10,000 revelers who flock to the Historic Core on the second Thursday of every month, the tension was mostly behind closed doors. New Executive Director Jay Lopez will strive to manage the event with less backstage drama. Challenges for Lopez include handling the public safety aspect of Art Walk without constraining its creativity and focus on art. Chief Concerns: The honeymoon is over. As 2010 dawns, new LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has to drive the department in a time of economic crisis. Crime in the city is at a historic low, and Beck will be asked to maintain the trend with constrained resources. That means dealing with the egos in City Hall and ensuring that the money flows and the meddlers stay out of the LAPD’s business. It is no simple task, as former chief William Bratton learned. Meet John Doe, the CRA CEO: Cecilia Estolano left her post as CEO of the Community Redevelopment Agency in

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November. This year, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will have to fill the job even as the agency is in a state of uncertainty. The CRA is likely moving from its longtime Historic Core headquarters for City West. And its to-do list includes starting from scratch on the Cleantech Manufacturing Center after its slated anchor tenant, AnsaldoBreda, backed out last fall. House and Home: In November, Villaraigosa appointed Douglas Guthrie as the new GM of the city Housing Department. Guthrie faces many dilemmas in 2010, including: how to adapt the mayor’s affordable housing vision for the city in light of a 2009 court ruling that essentially bars

It’s a new year…a new decade…and following a very challenging year I’m sure most of us are looking for change. This is the time of year we make plans, goals and resolutions, hoping our lives will change for the better. Top of most people’s list is their health and wellness. Aside from the cost of healthcare, health is really what determines our quality of life. It impacts our energy, outlook, work, achievements, family, relationships and our happiness. So getting into shape is not just about looking good.

What is the best form of exercise? What about exercise? Most exercise programs are designed to burn the most amount of calories during the exercise. They ignore the effect on after the exercise and the effect on your overall metabolism. Doing hours of aerobics can have a catabolic effect (breaking down effect) on your body and lower your metabolism. However, some forms of exercise can actually help increase your metabolism. Imagine there’s two people exercising, one works out for 60 minutes on a treadmill, when they’re finished they may continue to burn extra calories for 2 to 4 hours. The other person exercises using a different method for 15 minutes and they continue to burn extra calories for up to 48 hours, which would you prefer?

by Richard Guzmán city editor

owntown is not a community built for families. However, as the residential population rises, the number of entertainment options for parents with children is also increasing. Here are five 2010 events or attractions that can make Downtown a fun place for people of all ages.

Join the Club: It can be hard for a new parent to find other parents in Downtown. That is what spurred last year’s creation of Downtown L.A. Parents, a group comprised of dozens of families who get together weekly for play see Family Fun, page 8

is an assumption in this formula and it’s preventing millions of people from getting results. In fact it could be causing the problem to get even worse.

There’s one word that can change all of this and indeed will allow you to really achieve your goals this year. This word is ‘metabolism’. Your metabolism is the rate that you burn fat and food to convert it to energy. The assumption in the formula is that your metabolism is fixed and doesn’t change. That is simThe chances of you getting into shape and improving your ply not true. Over your lifetime, your metabolic rate can drop health are against you. Did you know that 95% of people by up to 45%. Think of your body like a furnace. The hotter the who actually do manage to get into shape end up worse than furnace, the more you burn fat and food for energy. when they started a year later? Not a great prospect when you’re planning out your goals for 2010. With great will- Do diets work? power and lots of effort, we try many diet and exercise pro- So what happens when you go on a low-calorie diet? Initially grams to shift the fat and increase our health and energy, but you may lose weight, but your metabolism can drop at the same long-term success is rare. You might be surprised to know that time. Then it becomes increasingly difficult to lose weight or more people are exercising and going on diets than ever be- keep it off, as your furnace is not as hot. Eventually you’ll hit a fore yet obesity is increasing. Are we missing something here? point where you can no longer continue and the weight comes back on, only this time it’s worse as your metabolism is lower. If you haven’t experienced it yourself, I’m sure you know someone whose weight seems to yo-yo all the time.

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Spooky Fun: There are limited options for trick or treating in Downtown — after all, who wants to go door-to-door asking for candy in a high-rise? Thus, the Downtown Center Business Improvement District launched the Halloween Party for Downtown L.A. Kids. The event at Grand Hope Park in South Park will take place Oct. 31, and hundreds of children (and many adults) will show up in costume. Along with candy, there are pumpkin carving contests and bounce houses.

municipalities from imposing low-income housing requirements on builders. He also has to deal with that pesky budget problem and produce new residential units at a time when no one has any money. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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Downtown Has Events and Attractions for All Ages

Pet the Doggy: For an outing that involves the whole family, including the hairiest, four-legged kid, nothing beats Dog Day Afternoon. The event at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels takes place July 27 and is an opportunity to let adults, kids and canines mix and mingle. There will be pet service booths, food and even doggythemed music. Last year’s event attracted more than 1,000 living creatures (between humans and dogs).

Todd Chamberlain took over as captain of Central Division on Jan. 3. He’ll be charged with continuing a decrease in Downtown crime.

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mythic creature his last name references, Blake Griffin is a powerful force who soars he 2010 sports scene promises some through the air. Sounds like a spectacle, exciting story lines. The Lakers domi- doesn’t it? Too bad Clipper fans weren’t able nated in 2009, snatching a 15thTHE banto watch him play in 2009. It’s unclear when DOWNTOWN ner, but is one of their stars a ticking time he’ll return from a knee injury. If he comes bomb? Can the Kings continue their early back and lives up to his potential, the team season success? Will Blake Griffin ever play? could be playoff bound. If not, well, same old Clippers. Ron Ron Time Bomb: When the Lakers lost Trevor Ariza and signed Ron Artest, Joe’s Burden: The coming season looks a litsome fans questioned how one of the league’s tle foreboding for the Dodgers. Sure, they’re most volatile personalities will fit on a coming off a League Championship team buzzing with championship Series appearance, but the Blue chemistry. So far, Ron Ron’s Crew did zilch with their rostransition has been flawless. ter at the annual winter meetStill, many wonder if the man ings. Manager Joe Torre may responsible for the NBA’s single have to do more with less, and lowest point (the fight in the stands keep the team focused on baseball as in Detroit) is destined to pop his cork. If he Dodger owners Frank and Jamie McCourt gels, it looks like a good addition, but if he battle it out in court. Torre will need to tap explodes, look out. his decades of baseball acumen this year.

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Kingdom Come: The Kings have been mediocre for years. That made the start to the current season (in third place in the Pacific Division at press time) a pleasant shock. Kings fans are holding their breath for a playoff birth this year, and with Anze Kopitar helming the squad, the team seems to be for real. They’ll be an exciting lot to watch as they fight to give the diehard fans their first true excitement in years. Eagle’s Wings, Knees of Stone: Like the

Trojan War: For years, USC Trojans coach Pete Carroll has headed a veritable Ferrari of a football team. But after a car wreck of a 2009 season, during which the Trojans dropped games to Arizona, Stanford and others, Carroll will look in 2010 to mold a top team out of a group of guys full on humble pie. Call them the Fords of college football, and call it Carroll’s toughest task since setting up shop in the Coliseum. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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Downtowners Can Find Fun at L.A.’s Convention Hub by Richard Guzmán

Destination Design: Readers of Dwell magazine, and those with an eye for decohe Los Angeles Convention Center rating and architecture, can see the pages THE DOWNTOWN may not be the first thing that of the publication spring to life June 25-27 comes to mind when trying to de- at the Dwell on Design Conference + cide what to do Downtown for fun. But it Exhibition. The event highlights archishould not be overlooked entirely. tecture and modern design and includes Although the venue hosts numerous panel discussions from industry experts. private conventions and business meetings Expect set-ups from about 200 vendors. throughout the year, it also offers a number of events that are open to the pub- Pass the Hemp: It’s not happening on lic. Here are a few of the 2010 4/20, but it’s close enough to highlights that everyone can work as a tie-in for the THC enjoy. Expo-Hemp Products and Art Show. The April 23-25 Art Attack: Galleries and event will highlight all things museums are not the only placcannabis, from activism to es to see art and hobnob with collectors clothing to art to medicinal use. The show and experts. The 15th annual Los Angeles is billed as the world’s largest cannabis/ Art Show returns to the Convention hemp expo — last year, about 40,000 peoCenter Jan. 20-24. Attendees can check ple attended the confab at the Convention out works from more than 110 exhibi- Center. BTW: Beware of those offering tors; pieces will include paintings, sculp- brownies. tures, photographs and video installations. About 15,000 works will be on display; Calling All Cars: The L.A. Auto Show you can spend a few bucks, or you can takes up the entire Convention Center evdrop thousands. ery year, and nearly 1 million people check out the latest cars from the top names in Shop ’til You Drop: The Barneys New the auto industry. Every year dozens of York Outlet and Warehouse sale returns new vehicles make their North American to the Convention Center Feb. 4-15. Get (or sometimes world) debuts. Concept your Manolo Blahniks and Prada at prices cars are unveiled, new technologies are up to 75% off retail — the mega sale that discussed and the best part is, you get to sit once took place in Santa Monica moved in almost all of the cars and pretend to be to Downtown Los Angeles last year. If you a high roller for a few minutes. The show don’t need anything yourself, think of it as rolls into town Nov. 19-28. an opportunity to purchase something fancy Contact Richard Guzmán at for someone you love for Valentine’s Day. richard@downtownnews.com.

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A Major or Minor Mayor?: By now, it is clear that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s first term was a disappointment, as the former Assembly speaker/councilman spread himself so thin that he talked a lot and accomplished little. After last year’s election, where he notched only 55% of the vote, he has changed up his administration, jettisoning senior staffers and seeing an ample number of department general managers jump ship. In 2010, AnVil needs to deliver on what has become his big push: job creation. His success in the matter will likely come to define how his tenure is viewed by history. If he can be like Richard Riordan and help get the city back to work (and make it easier for businesses to start and developers to build), he may save his legacy. If this matter falls to the wayside as he continues to travel and entertain future employment options, the picture won’t be pretty.

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Attorney in Action: No city attorney has ever had a first six months like the kind enjoyed (or is that endured?) by Carmen Trutanich. The outsider who muscled his way into City Hall rattled plenty of cages and annoyed cabals of Spring Street insiders. (He also appeared to be burning the candle at both ends, and wound up in the hospital around Thanksgiving.) In 2010, he faces numerous issues, and whether he shows photo by Gary Leonard grace and coalition building, In his first six months on the or a lack thereof, will impact job, City Attorney Carmen his success. He already has a Trutanich rankled a lot of City war over pot dispensaries and Hall insiders. That could lead to a bitter battle with Anschutz a difficult 2010. Entertainment Group honcho Tim Leiweke. In addition, in 2010 he’ll have to decide whether the city fights or settles a lawsuit at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument brought years ago by connected player Andy Camacho. One thing is for sure: Nuch will need an iron stomach to get through the year.

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The Guide will be online for the year at DowntownLADining.com. Colori Kitchenlocations Farmer Boys in The Palm The Guide is delivered to more than 1,000 C W Downtown Los Angeles. olori Kitchen is a small neighborhood restaurant located in a petite storefront in Downtown L.A.’s historic district, where new architectural wonders coexist with historic landmarks to create the perfect balance between old and new. This balance is embodied in the restaurant’s soul. Inside, a long brick wall displays unique art finds opposite a brightly colored expanse that gives the room a European ambience reminiscent of an Italian trattoria. Casual wooden tables complete the countryside dining feel. The airy, open kitchen is sourrounded by a deli-style counter and ceiling lights that provide an opportunity to watch the chef in action. Colori Kitchen was founded by chef Luigi Barducci Contessi, his wife Paola, and his sisterin-law Elisa. Each of these owners had different ideas and dreams in mind but mixed them together like the colors on a painters’ palette: Thus Colori was born. The common inspiration for the trio of partners was to offer top quality food at extremely reasonable prices. The warmth, and of course a bit of the drama that only a real Italian family can offer, adds to the authentic and charming dining experience. The cuisine is culled from different regions of Italy, and mixes new and innovative recepies ranging from the pumpkin ravioli in a walnut sauce to the more traditional spaghetti alla Carbonara. Soul-satisfying daily specials tempt customers with offerings such as the cioppino (seafood chowder), the lamb shank with risotto or the delicious variety of fresh fish delivered daily. At 429 W. Eighth St., (213) 622-5950. Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner Wednesday and Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. Cuisine: Italian • Credit Cards: Visa, MC • Lunch $$ Dinner $$$

hen you need a good burger fix, there’s no shortage of fast food places competing for your dollars. But standing out from the pack is Farmer Boys Restaurant, which prides itself on the fact that nothing on the menu is warmed over, pre-made or frozen (except for the real ice cream milkshakes, of course) — despite being open 24 hours. The menu has a little bit of everything, from breakfast to dinner. Still, the restaurant’s raison d’être is its mouthwatering Signature Farmer’s Burger, which attracts everyone from police to fire personnel to those in

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alk into The Palm, and it’s like you are joining a party that’s been going strong for four generations. You are welcomed with a smile and before you know it, you’re raising a glass, swept away by the spirit of the place. For nearly eight decades, The Palm Restaurant has proudly served huge cuts of prime beef, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters and authentic Italian dishes with smiles, service and an atmosphere like nowhere else. Known as the “place to see and be seen,” the famed walls of each Palm are adorned with the caricatures of celebrities, politicians and regulars who make up its customer base. The Downtown Palm is at the corner of 11th and Flower streets adjacent to the Staples Center and is the ideal place for a business lunch, romantic evening, social occasion, happy hour or either a pre-game or a pre-concert dinner. The Palm is known as the place in Los Angeles to host extraordinary parties and special events featuring private facilities for groups from 10 to 400. The Palm’s expert catering staff can handle birthdays, bridal showers, bachelor parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, holiday gatherings, business meetings or any other affair. The restaurant features five private dining rooms including a boardroom and fully equipped screening room. Catering Sales Manager Leigh Whicker will help guests coordinate

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olori Kitchen is a small neighborhood restaurant located in a petite storefront in Downtown L.A.’s historic district, where new architectural wonders coexist with historic landmarks to create the perfect balance between old and new. This balance is embodied in the restaurant’s soul. Inside, a long brick wall displays unique art finds opposite a brightly colored expanse that gives the room a European ambience reminiscent of an Italian trattoria. Casual wooden tables complete the countryside dining feel. The airy, open kitchen is sourrounded by a deli-style counter and ceiling lights that provide an opportunity to watch the chef in action. Colori Kitchen was founded by chef Luigi Barducci Contessi, his wife Paola, and his sisterin-law Elisa. Each of these owners had different ideas and dreams in mind but mixed them together like the colors on a painters’ palette: Thus Colori was born. The common inspiration for the trio of partners was to offer top quality food at extremely reasonable prices. The warmth, and of course a bit of the drama that only a real Italian family can offer, adds to the authentic and charming dining experience. The cuisine is culled from different regions of Italy, and mixes new and innovative recepies ranging from the pumpkin ravioli in a walnut sauce to the more traditional spaghetti alla Carbonara. Soul-satisfying daily specials tempt customers with offerings such as the cioppino (seafood chowder), the lamb shank with risotto or the delicious variety of fresh fish delivered daily. At 429 W. Eighth St., (213) 622-5950. Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner Wednesday and Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6-10 p.m. Cuisine: Italian • Credit Cards: Visa, MC • Lunch $$ Dinner $$$

den burger. Try the standard burger or go wild with a double bacon burger or double cheeseburger. Chili lovers will love the double chiliburger with Farmer Boys’ homemade chili poured over freshly cooked patties. You can add fresh avocado to any burger or sandwich for an additional charge. Farmer Boys Restaurant is not just

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about the burgers. Start your day with one of the signature breakfasts (you can order breakfast anytime). Order a stack of hotcakes, French toast, omelets or the three eggs plate. All omelets or three egg plates are served with hash browns, toast and jelly. If you like your eggs between bread, go for the egg sandwich and

chili meat. Farmer Boys also makes a pint-sized Kid’s Breakfast as well. It wouldn’t be fast food without a generous helping of fried items. French fries are popular but Farmer Boys’ other two signature items are the colossal onion rings and zucchini spears, which are both hand cut and breaded daily. Besides favorites

improved chicken sandwich are some of the new items added to the menu this year. Either of these sandwiches makes a great meal with a salad on the side. For those who are health conscious, Farmer Boys also offers several salad options. The Farmer’s chopped Cobb salad and the chicken BBQ Ranch salad are two of the most popular, as well as the classic chicken salad, chef’s salad and tuna salad. Farmer Boys proudly says, “Always farm fresh.” You can even call ahead to place phone orders for faster service. Farmer Boys Restaurant is one of Downtown’s best-kept secrets, especially when you are looking for a burger fix in the middle of the night. Two other notable pluses are free Wi-Fi (except Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.) as well as plenty of free parking. Farmer Boys is at 726 S. Alameda St. (1.5 miles south of Union Station), (213) 228-8999 or farmerboysla.com. Open 24 hours. Drive thru or dine in. Cuisine: American • Credit Cards: Visa, MC, Discover • $ DOWNTOWNLADINING.COM 27

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The Palm the details of any event and can be reached at (213) 763-4610. Frequent diners can join the legend of The Palm by becoming a member of the 837 Club, a members-only dining reward program named for the address of the first Palm that opened on Manhattan’s Eastside in 1926. Club Nokia Members earn points for every dollar Conga Room and are entitled to exclusive benefits and the ability to earn dining certifESPN Zone icates, caricature parties, nights on Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Barovernight trips and even a the town, GRAMMY Museum complimentary jumbo lobster birthday dinner. To join, visit any Palm Lawry’s Carvery restaurant or go online at thepalm. Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge com/837club. The Palm has been passed on New Zealand Natural Ice Cream through four generations. The two Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVEfamilies who opened the original Starbucks Coffee chain have maintained co-ownership of the restaurant company and are The Farm of Beverly Hills still involved in the day-to-day operaYard House tions. In addition to the Downtown location, The Palm also owns the West Hollywood eatery at 9001 Santa alk into The Palm, and it’s like you are Monica Blvd., (310) 550-8811. The Palm operates joining a party that’s been going strong for 28 restaurants in 24 cities across the United States, four generations. You are welcomed with a Mexico and Puerto Rico, with a recently opened smile and before you know it, you’re raising a glass, restaurant in San Diego. At 1100 S. Flower St., (213) 763-4600 swept away by the spirit of the place. For nearly eight decades, The Palm Restaurant or thepalm.com. Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. has proudly served huge cuts of prime beef, jumbo Monday-Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday Nova Scotia lobsters and authentic Italian dishes and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Valet parking is availwith smiles, service and an atmosphere like nowhere able and reservations are recommended. else. Known as the “place to see and be seen,” the Cuisine: Prime Steak, Jumbo Lobster and Traditional Italian • famed walls of each Palm are adorned with the Visa, MC, Diners, Discover, Am Ex • $$$ caricatures of celebrities, politicians and regulars who make up its customer base. The Downtown Palm is at the corner of 11th and Flower streets adjacent to the Staples Center and is the ideal place for a business lunch, romantic evening, social occasion, happy hour or either a pre-game or a pre-concert dinner. The Palm is known as the place in Los Angeles to host extraordinary parties and special events featuring private facilities for groups from 10 to 400. The Palm’s expert catering staff An upscale-casual eatery known for its can handle birthdays, bridal showers, extensive menu of American fusion cuisine, bachelor parties, rehearsal dinners, classic rock music and world’s largest wedding receptions, holiday gatherselection of draft beer. ings, business meetings or any other affair. The restaurant features five priNOW OPEN AT L.A. LIVE OPEN DAILY FOR vate dining rooms including a board800 West Olympic Blvd • Los Angeles LUNCH • DINNER room and fully equipped screening 213.745.YARD • yardhouse.com LATE NIGHT DINING room. Catering Sales Manager Leigh Whicker will help guests coordinate

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the details of any event and can be reached at (213) 763-4610. Frequent diners can join the legend of The Palm by becoming a member of the 837 Club, a members-only dining reward program named for the address of the first Palm that opened on Manhattan’s Eastside in 1926. Members earn points for every dollar and are entitled to exclusive benefits and the ability to earn dining certificates, caricature parties, nights on the town, overnight trips and even a complimentary jumbo lobster birthday dinner. To join, visit any Palm restaurant or go online at thepalm. com/837club. The Palm has been passed on through four generations. The two families who opened the original chain have maintained co-ownership of the restaurant company and are still involved in the day-to-day operations. In addition to the Downtown location, The Palm also owns the West Hollywood eatery at 9001 Santa Monica Blvd., (310) 550-8811. The Palm operates 28 restaurants in 24 cities across the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico, with a recently opened restaurant in San Diego. At 1100 S. Flower St., (213) 763-4600 or thepalm.com. Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Valet parking is available and reservations are recommended. Cuisine: Prime Steak, Jumbo Lobster and Traditional Italian • Visa, MC, Diners, Discover, Am Ex • $$$

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School Daze: Superintendent of the LAUSD may not be an elected position, but few jobs in the city require as much political expertise. Septuagenarian Ramon Cortines knows his way around all those who want him to do their bidding — he is a veteran of dealing with officeholders and unions such as the powerful United Teachers Los Angeles. This is one of the most difficult jobs in the city, and with the high dropout rate and a growing charter school movement, Cortines will have little time to rest.

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Wendy City: Last year, Wendy Greuel sailed into the post of City Controller, the job formerly held by the popular Laura Chick. Greuel’s first steps as the city’s financial watchdog were solid, with some attention-generating audits, including one that slapped the city for costing itself money by paying bills too quickly. This year, life will get more difficult, in part because the city budget deficit is forcing her to cut back on staff. Greuel also remains embroiled in a legal tangle with Trutanich over whether the controller has the right to conduct performance audits of elected officials; a judge ruled against her last year, and she plans to appeal in 2010.

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olitics in Los Angeles is rarely dull. No matter how THE DOWNTOWN often the faces change (which they do fairly frequently in the era of term limits), elected officials still face a mountain of challenges. In addition to enacting laws and creating policy, those in office have to deal with a zillion citizen demands to fix potholes and solve other local issues. In 2010, expect more of the same, and everyone in government will be on the hot plate in a year with double-digit unemployment. But the five figures below will face some extra pressure.

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Villaraigosa. No one has announced yet, but numerous figures have begun working behind the scenes, and in 2010 all those who aspire will conduct internal polls and try to determine whether they can raise the funds to compete in a splintering citywide campaign. Several City Council members who will be termed out in 2013 are exploring their options, while there is ample speculation about folks who previously held office in the city, those who have run and lost, and key private sector (read, rich) figures. A list of who is contemplating running would be too long to print, so put it this way: That person you just thought of? At this point they’re not saying no. Contact Jon Regardie at regardie@downtownnews.com.

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f you live in Downtown Los Angeles buying insurance for your condo or apartment just became much easier. Workmen’s Auto Insurance Company, part of the renowned, local, Shammas Group, has expanded their business horizons by launching their new service, INSURANCE for DOWNTOWN DWELLERS. This new marketing effort focuses on an insurance policy that protects condo owners and renters from the high costs of replacing their personal belongings if they are vandalized or damaged (because of fire or certain natural disaster, among others). This insurance also protects your possessions damaged or stolen from your car, such as iPods, GPS devices, laptops and much more. Ideal For Downtowners This insurance for DOWNTOWN DWELLERS is ideal for people living in larger cities, such as Los Angeles. It recognizes the busy lifestyle of a DOWNTOWN DWELLER and is very simple to use. It only takes about 10 minutes and three easy steps and you are covered! 1. Go to: mydowntowninsurance.com 2. Enter your zip code, apply for discounts and answer a few questions. 3. Get a quote and buy!! This website is easy to use and the coverage is unbeatable, especially for the price! Manage It On-Line With DOWNTOWN INSURANCE you can get a quote, buy your policy and manage it all on-line. Kristin Curcio, one of our recent customers says, “Mydowntowninsurance.com was so easy to use. I was really busy but it was so fast and easy.” This is just one example of how WORKMEN’S is keeping up with today’s technology to make their customers’ lives easier.

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Small Continued from page 3 create an instant neighborhood. Move-ins for the 63 live-work units (and two retail spaces) will begin early this year. The project will include public space that already has been used for community events such as a recent Arts District BID meet and greet. The complex includes multiple shared spaces and a courtyard to encourage community interaction. Room Service: As Downtown prepares to welcome the 1,001-room Convention Center headquarters hotel in February, other area hotels are also upgrading. The Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza is in the midst of a $12 million renovation to make it more competitive. The work on the 453room facility at 251 S. Olive St. will be complete early this year, and improvements will be seen in the guest rooms, meeting halls and public spaces.

First Things First: The Hewitt First Lofts in the Arts District has been delayed since September while developer Mika Realty Group completes what it refers to as “construction details” on the 33-unit project. When it opens, the development at 120-130 Hewitt St. will continue the residential growth of the neighborhood by transforming a 1936 and a 1948 structure into 800-2,500-square-foot condominiums. It will increase street life and help improve connections to Little Tokyo. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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The 30-year-old Japanese Village Plaza Fire Tower will be replaced in 2010 with a metal replica. The current landmark has been decimated by termites.

Transportation Continued from page 4 won’t break ground in 2010, but any progress would be good news for transportation efforts throughout the region. Angel Grounded: The funicular that connects Bunker Hill to the Historic Core has been closed nearly nine years, and there is no set timetable for its re-opening (despite numerous missed targets). The two cars of Angels Flight, Olivet and Sinai, have been tested on the track, and the railway is essentially waiting for final approval from the California Public Utilities Commission: The board needs to OK safety and other plans for the funicular that has been closed since a Feb. 1, 2001 accident killed an 83-year-old man and injured seven others. Go Speed Racer, Go: A high-speed rail network that would whisk passengers up and down the state has long been discussed. It gained momentum in 2008, when voters passed Proposition 1A, which allocated $9.9 billion to the project. In the spring, the California High-Speed Rail Authority will release an Environmental Impact Report for the segment of the line that would connect Los Angeles and Anaheim. That study is crucial for Downtown, because it will discuss impacts of various station and alignment options, including a possible station adjacent to the Los Angeles River, or a new elevated platform at Union Station. Ride On: The city Planning Commission expects to finalize a new bicycle plan in May, though it has already generated criticism from cyclists who say it does not add enough bike lanes and create other infrastructure for two-wheel commuters. But it’s not too late to change the plan: The commission is taking public input through Jan. 8 (comment at labikeplan.org). In September, the L.A. County Bicycle Coalition will conduct its second bike count, a sort of cyclists’ census for use in lobbying for bike-friendly policy.

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If history is the best teacher, it would be prudent not to get one’s hopes up about Angels Flight reopening in 2010. But as always, there’s hope.

A Streetcar, Desired: The proposed Broadway streetcar being pushed by 14th District Councilman Jose Huizar remains in the preliminary design and planning phase. In late 2009 it received $250,000 in federal funding. That will be used this year to pay for environmental analysis. A study is expected to start in the first half of 2010 and take 12-18 months, said Dennis Allen, executive director of Los Angeles Streetcar Inc. Allen said there will likely be at least one more public meeting to discuss design. Also, expect to see and hear more about the project in 2010, as the organization ramps up its marketing efforts. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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Tower of Power: At 55 feet tall and painted bright red, the Japanese Village Plaza Fire Tower is one of the most notable structures in Little Tokyo. But it has been chewed up by termites. Now, plans are underway to replace the 30-year-old landmark with a metal replica; it is slated to be finished in time for the summer’s Nisei Week celebration. American Commercial Equities, owner of the JVP, is undertaking the $500,000 project as part of their renovation of the plaza.

Family Fun Continued from page 5 dates at parks and pot luck gatherings. They also share tips on babysitters, events and advocate on behalf of area parents. If you’re one of the many now bringing up baby in Downtown, email downtownl.a.parents@gmail.com. Everyone Loves a Parade: There are plenty of parades in Downtown, and not just when the Lakers win championships. The March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Parade shows off the city’s Irish spirit, and a new route this year will bring the event to L.A. Live (it traditionally has ended at Pershing Square). There is also the Feb. 20 Golden Dragon Parade, which will celebrate the Chinese New Year as it proceeds along Hill Street and Broadway. In both, expect floats, marching bands and thousands of spectators. The former will include bagpipers, while the latter will showcase acrobats and martial arts experts. Family Workshop: MOCA Grand Avenue hosts a monthly series titled First Sundays Are for Families. The events feature artist-led workshops for kids 5 and up. At the Feb. 7 event, participants will work with the arts collective Finishing School, who will give a tour of some of the items in the museum’s collection; it will be followed by an art-making workshop. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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long with the many projects that debuted in 2009, Downtown saw an ample number of developments that didn’t open. In some cases, the projects didn’t come close to coming online, and odds are against them welcoming residents/serving customers, etc. this year. Here is a roundup of some of Downtown’s most anticipated stalled projects. Grand Ineloquence: Downtowners will have to wait even longer before the long-awaited Grand Avenue plan breaks ground. The Related Companies’ proposed multi-phase, $3 billion transformation of Bunker Hill still needs a $700 million construction loan, a tough sell with credit markets frozen. Related missed a February 2009 deadline to start construction, and observers do not expect a groundbreaking in 2010 either (though the project’s civic park is scheduled to begin construction this year). Still, something might rise (or start to rise) this year — Ninth District Councilwoman Jan Perry recently said there are plans for a smaller development on part of the project site. Details have not been revealed. Looking Down: For more than a year, the only visible marker of the proposed $1.3 billion Park Fifth development at Fifth and Olive streets was a billboard advertising the project with the slogan, “Downtown Is Looking Up.” The sign was marred by paintballs in early 2009, and even though developer David Houk painted over it late last year, it does not appear that there will be any movement on Park Fifth in the foreseeable future. The economy and financially troubled capital partners have stalled the project, and Houk is essentially back to square one in seeking financing for the condominium-hotel-retail complex. For now, the site serves as a parking lot.

Not So Centrally Located: Wachovia Bank initiated foreclosure proceedings in November on the South Park site where the $1 billion L.A. Central was supposed to rise. The current parking lot at 11th and Figueroa streets was slated for a mixed-use project with condominiums and businesses that would serve as the retail complement to L.A. Live. New York-based developer the Moinian Group last year defaulted on a $55 million loan. Moinian’s director of development, Oskar Brecher, has said that the company is in talks with Wachovia and will try to hang on to the property. Out of the Ballgame: There has been no movement on the $500 million renovation of Dodger Stadium that was expected to start in 2009 and debut on opening day of the 2012 baseball season. Between the frozen lending markets and the still unfolding, high-profile split of L.A. Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt, it is uncertain when the still un-entitled, un-funded project will occur. Plans call for a new landscaped entrance, a promenade lined with restaurants and shops and other elements. Stop the Presses: The longtime plan to transform the former Herald Examiner newspaper offices at 11th Street and Broadway into office space, retail and two residential towers has been stuck on pause for more than a year. It will stay that way, officials with property owner the Hearst Corp. say, until the financial markets recover enough for large construction loans to become feasible again. That means the properties (including some razed structures) will likely remain empty at least through the end of 2010, though behind the scenes Hearst is continuing to work with architect Brenda Levin on restoring the main Herald Examiner building. Contact Anna Scott at anna@downtownnews.com.

mixed-use development is nearing completion, and the Medallion is poised to add 200 residential units just north of the Old Bank District. The more important aspect of the project may be the retail: Farnkhondepour’s complex features 200,000 square feet of ground-floor space. Although much of it is being marketed to Toy District merchants, some of it will be reserved for mainstream shops. How well the Downtown market will absorb the new addition is unclear at this point.

Projects Continued from page 1 Beautiful Music: Concerto, the multiphase project from developer Sonny Astani, hit some major bumps in 2009. But if things work out, the project will have a huge impact on South Park in 2010. The first phase of the development, a six-story building with 77 condominiums, was completed last year and sold out during a one-day auction. Although escrows were delayed, residents finally began move-ins in November. Astani said that the next phase of the project at Ninth and Figueroa streets, a 30-story tower with 271 condominiums, is 95% complete. He hopes to navigate the legal and financial tangles and finish the tower by the middle of the year.

Flora and Fauna: Downtown will see new aquariums, zoos and botanical gardens — an ecological bonanza! — in the spring. All of it will be housed inside the new World of Ecology wing at the California Science Center in Exposition Park. The interactive galleries, part of the Science Center’s $145 million, 170,000-squarefoot expansion, will feature hundreds of plants and animals. The Science Center is not the only Exposition Park facility undergoing a makeover: The Museum of Natural History is also expanding, with the first new wing debuting in 2011. Contact Anna Scott at anna@downtownnews.com

End of the (Bumpy) Road: Another project with a difficult past is expected to wrap this year. In 2008, developer Saeed Farnkhondepour halted construction on the $125 million-plus Medallion at Fourth and Main streets. Then, after much criticism, he restarted it. Now, the

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Admirable Nelson: Nelson Rising has faced tough times since 2008, when he replaced Robert F. Maguire as president and CEO of the real estate investment trust Maguire Properties. Last year, the company let go of seven buildings including a

Broadway Baby: The future of Broadway is a front-burner concern, and the most pressing issue remains the fate of its historic theaters. That puts the spotlight on the Delijani family, who own four of the structures. This year, it will take big steps, and big spending, by the Delijanis to keep the Broadway momentum rolling. Michael Delijani has applied for permits to

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Big Building: Former deputy mayor Robert “Bud” Ovrom has a hefty job in 2010 as general manager of the city Department of Building and Safety. He took the position in December with a promise to streamline the permit process. Ovrom has a lot riding on his ability to run the department formerly overseen by Andrew Adelman. First up: condensing 12 city permitting stops down to two. photo by Gary Leonard

Book ’em: Once the Convention Center hotel opens in February, the pressure will really be on for Mark Liberman, president and CEO of L.A. Inc. In the 18 months after the $900 million facility broke ground in 2007, Liberman said the city’s convention and tourism entity booked 53 conventions for coming years. But with the economy reeling and Downtown’s hotel occupancy significantly down this year, 2010 will be critical. L.A. Inc. will need to book the big shows that bring in the big bucks.

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Forever Young: The Museum of Contemporary Art saw a turnaround in 2009 under interim CEO Charles Young, as its endowment rose from about $5 million to $13.5 million. Still, one of Downtown’s most significant arts institutions is not out of the woods. In 2010, Young (and whoever succeeds him if he departs this year; he indicated he might) must continue to work under a tight budget while fundraising. Contact Anna Scott at anna@downtownnews.com.

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ith credit still hard to attain, high unemployment and consumers short on disposable income, real estate will be a tough game in 2010. But Downtown watchers will have plenty of trends to eye this year. Office Repo: As companies downsized in 2009, they needed less office space. Fewer start-ups found the credit to, well, start up. Office property owners found themselves making concessions to keep tenants. Experts predict more of the same in 2010. But rising vacancy and falling rents are not entirely bad news: For tenants who stay alive, 2010 will be the year to secure affordable, long-term leases. Going Once, Going Twice, Sold: For Downtown condominiums, 2009 was the year of the auction, as the Rowan, Concerto and the Market Lofts all moved inventory at highly publicized events. In 2010, the Roosevelt Lofts and

Falling on Deaf Ears, of Corn: No matter how many times Trader Joe’s says “No thanks” to Downtown’s plea for one of its stores to open in the Central City, Downtowners won’t quit asking. But with the residential population still growing, and Downtowners ever diligent to bring another grocery store, perhaps it’s not just wishful thinking that a new market will sign a lease in 2010.

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Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn: With the 1,001-room Convention Center hotel slated to open in February, several existing Downtown hotels are getting facelifts as well. The Omni Los Angeles Hotel is launching a $12 million renovation early this year; the Westin Bonaventure Hotel expects to finish a $35 million renovation in early 2010; the 896room Wilshire Grand expedited a $22 million upgrade to finish late last year; and the 200-room Holiday Inn in South

Finding a Niche: Though 2009 was a tough year for retailers, Downtown had a unique influx of niche shops and service outposts, from Bolt Barbers to the vintage apparel and record shop Kapsoul. Real estate brokers will likely use such additions as examples to encourage other young entrepreneurs to take their unique retail ideas Downtown in 2010. There’s certainly plenty of available space. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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lot of good is in store for Downtown in 2010. But there are some pressing problems as well. If leaders do not solve the five following conundrums quickly, there could be serious repercussions down the line.

ing the bag, especially after rebuffing efforts by the Central City East Association (which managed the BID) to find a solution. Ninth District Councilwoman Jan Perry has said she may send city sanitation inspectors to the area to cite errant landlords and business owners. But in the meantime, it’s trash city.

Trash Trouble: City leaders have a big hurdle to clear in the Toy District. The 12-block area has seen a growing trash problem for weeks, thanks to the sunset of the area’s business improvement district. With garbage everywhere, local property owners are left hold-

A Not-So-Elementary Problem: Downtown in the last decade has seen tens of thousands of new residents, among them numerous families. Still, area parents have just a few public elementary school choices. With a Downtown Center Business Improvement

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Building at 130 E. Sixth St. this month. The health-conscious bakery shuns things like eggs and sugar, opting instead for sweeteners such as agave nectar. Get ready for healthy cookies, cupcakes and muffins (well, as healthy as cookies, cupcakes and muffins can be). Cup of Camacho: Andy Camacho is planning to expand his considerable restaurant empire this month with CafĂŠ De Camacho at Olvera Street. Camachoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Incorporated, which owns El Paseo Inn and several other restaurants, will debut a spot with small Mexican plates, coffee drinks and Latin pastries. The 3,460-squarefoot space is part of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.

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owntown’s growing slate of entertainment options means there are venues that can satisfy bands with audiences of all sizes. This year, the rock and pop offerings will run the gamut, from acclaimed acts who prefer small, grimy clubs, to polished rockers ready to deliver an arena-filling show. Livin’ On a Prayer: Ritchie Sambora, David Bryan, Tico Torres and Jon Bon Jovi are still going strong after more than 20 years. Bon Jovi hit it big in the ’80s with songs like “Livin’ on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” and topped the charts for the first time in decades a couple of years ago with the album Lost Highway. No doubt the band can still pack an arena, and will likely do so March 4 at Staples Center. Jon Bon Jovi’s hair, like his music, might not be quite as huge as it once was, but it never really goes out of style. Easy Listening: Singer-songwriter Norah Jones made a splash in 2002 with her debut album, Come Away With Me, featuring jazzy pop songs showcasing her breezy, wistful

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Downtown’s Speakers Series Step It Up in 2010 by Anna Scott staff writer

diverse lineup of lectures, discussions and presentations are scheduled in Downtown for 2010. Here are some of the notable speakers on the calendar, from a bestselling author to a former global health leader. Bringing Back Boyle: How can you travel from a California suburb terrorized by a mountain lion to Napoleonic France within

minutes? By picking up writer T.C. Boyle’s new short story collection, Wild Child. Even better, listen to Boyle, the author of 11 novels including The Road to Wellville and World’s End, when he appears at the Central Library on Jan. 27 to discuss his latest work as part of the Aloud lecture series. Boyle, who has captured just about every prestigious distinction that scribes aspire to, is an engaging figure whose past Aloud visits have been more vocal performances than staid readings. The event is free. The Korean Air Up There: Wilshire Grand hotel owner Korean Air and Downtown developer Thomas Properties Group last year announced plans to tear down the 57-yearold hotel and replace it with a $1 billion hotel, office and residential complex. How they will fund the project, and when it will

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The chamber trio California E.A.R. Unit will perform their interpretation of Lou Reed’s guitar feedback album Metal Machine Music at REDCAT on April 20.

group has been credited with being at the forefront of a wave of innovative French pop that emerged in the last decade. Smells Like Teen Angst: Singer-songwriter Kimya Dawson was best known for being half of the indie duo the Moldy Peaches — then she was showered with praise for her songs on the soundtrack to the Oscar-winning teen pregnancy comedy Juno. Dawson’s simple, folky melodies, accompanied by an acoustic guitar and wry lyrics delivered in a childlike timbre, are perfectly suited to a small venue like The Smell on Main Street. She appears on Jan. 14. Contact Anna Scott at anna@downtownnews.com.

break ground, are two of the questions you could ask Korean Air CEO Yang-Ho Cho on March 25, when he will appear at the Wilshire Grand. The event is sponsored by Town Hall Los Angeles. Ancient History: On March 31, the Southern California Institute of Architecture hosts UCLA history professor Eric Avila for a lecture examining postWorld War II Downtown, a place reeling from the Great Depression — it was also the high point of L.A. noir. Additionally, Avila will explore how the tension between urban centers and suburban areas has been a key element of postwar urban history all over the United States. Drink Up: Pepsi and public health don’t seem to go hand-in-hand. But they do for Dr. Derek Yach, senior vice president of

global health policy for PepsiCo. Yach, a former executive director of the World Health Organization, will appear at USC’s University Park and Health Sciences campuses, respectively, on Feb. 9 and 10 to host a presentation and discussion of the role of business in global health. Art and Ads: While city officials have grappled with annoying billboards, some have taken a creative approach to the issue. The MAK Center for Art and Architecture in West Hollywood, for example, is commissioning more than 20 artist billboards for an outdoor exhibition this spring. Artist and teacher Anne Bray will host three panel discussions in conjunction with the exhibit, including one at Farmlab in Chinatown on Jan. 29. Contact Anna Scott at anna@downtownnews.com.

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A Show for Everyone Museum Exhibits Highlight Diversity, the Abstract and the King by Richard Guzmán city editor

n 2010, Downtown museums will have something for just about everyone. Art lovers, science nuts and even hipsters who want to listen to music and pick each other up will find what they are looking for in the community. Elvis Is in the Museum: Elvis Presley wasn’t always the king of rock and roll. He was once a bright-eyed 21-year-old dreaming of a music career. In honor of what would have been his 75th birthday this year, the Grammy Museum is presenting Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer. The Smithsonian traveling exhibit debuts Jan. 8 and runs through March 28. It features 56 photographs depicting Elvis on the road, backstage, in the studio and at home in Memphis. TGIF: The First Fridays events at the Natural History Museum are known for mixing science with bands and DJs; no wonder crowds of the young and pierced flock to the events held on the first Friday night of every month. This year the museum focuses on local big brains with No Place Like Home: The Science of Southern California. It runs from Jan. 8-June 4. The series kicks off with UC Riverside biology pro-

fessor and MacArthur Fellow Dr. Cheryl Y. Hayashi talking about the engineering powers of spiders. Mixing With Kids: The Japanese American National Museum again examines identity and the different mixtures that go into making America, this time by focusing on little ones. Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids by Kip Fulbeck runs March 20-Sept. 5. The exhibit is meant to celebrate diversity and the future by highlighting the faces of mixed-race children just being kids. The images are accompanied by handwritten notes from the youths and text from their parents. Explore: In 2010 you’ll be able to explore the entire planet from Downtown thanks to the California Science Center exhibit Ecosystem. Set to open March 25 and continue as a permanent exhibit, it will include a gallery with eight zones, each focusing on a different ecosystem. A highlight will be the Extreme Zone, where visitors can investigate desert environments, deep sea vents and more. Go Gorky!: Known as a founder of abstract expressionism, the self-taught Arshile Gorky took New York by storm after his arrival in 1920. Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective, which runs

Elvis before he was the king is the focus of the Grammy Museum’s exhibit Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer. It runs Jan 8-March 28.

June 6-Sept. 20 at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Grand Avenue space, will feature some of his most significant work, which helped elevate the New York art scene. The exhibit will include paintings, sculptures and sketches. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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he arrival of Gustavo Dudamel as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic made 2009 a milestone year for the city’s classical scene. There is no single classical happening or concert this year that will come close to generating that kind of buzz. But that does not mean the scene is dead, or even quiet. In fact, there are concerts and guest appearances of note all across Downtown. Here are five to buy tickets for now. Mondo Mando: Virtuoso mandolin picker Chris Thile is best known for his early role in the folk trio Nickel Creek, but in the past six years, Thile has redefined himself as an up and coming classical composer melding folk sounds with more contemporary composition. He’ll perform his mandolin concerto, “Ad astra per alas porci,” conducted by Jeffrey Kahane, at the Colburn School’s Zipper Hall on Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Expect more blue jeans than at most classical concerts. You the (Schu)mann!: Emanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma are two of the most celebrated classical musicians on the planet. They’ll join forces at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. on a program that features three Robert Schumann pieces, mixed with Chopin’s “Polinaise Brillante,” and a new L.A. Phil commission by Peter Lieberson that is a tribute to Schumann, the great 19th century composer.

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Tomorrow’s Composers: On Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., composition students at USC’s Thornton School of Music will debut new works for the school’s very own symphony orchestra. The show, at the Bovard Auditorium, features school music director Larry Livingston, resident conductor Sharon Lavery and guest conductor Donald Crockett. Expected highlights include student Sarah Gibson’s “And It’s Spring When the World Is PuddleWonderful, Concerto for Left-Hand Piano and Chamber Orchestra.” Guitar Stars: As part of a celebration of MOCA’s 30th anniversary, the Da Camera Society co-presents a performance of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet at the MOCA Geffen Contemporary on March 28 at 4 p.m. The Grammy award-winning LAGQ will bring its combination of virtuosity, impeccable ensemble playing and a trademark varied program. Bringing Back Bernstein: Gustavo Dudamel will lead the Phil in a performance of Leonard Bernstein’s Symphony No. 2, The Age of Anxiety on April 22 at 8 p.m. (and again at the same time on April 23). Composed almost entirely on the road, the symphony for piano and orchestra is in two parts, each consisting of three sections. Despite the piano’s prominent role, Bernstein insisted this was “no concerto, in the virtuosic sense.” Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

Continued from page 1 eschewed the Pee-wee character in recent decades, to go all out. This one will be odd. Woost, There It Is: In recent years, the Wooster Group has blown away Downtown audiences with performances of Hamlet and La Didone at REDCAT. From Feb. 10-21, the troupe returns to the venue with North Atlantic. The show, written in 1982, is a late Cold War-era piece that addresses the military and the growing role of technology. The plot follows a peacekeeping force on a secret mission in the North Atlantic. There’s plenty of sex too. Whatever — the subject matters little when it’s the Wooster Group, which blurs genres and performance standards just because they can. As the New York Times said in a 2000 review of North Atlantic, “the best policy, as always with the Wooster Group, is to turn off your active mind and just go with the evening’s fractured but hypnotic rhythms.” A Hitch in Their Step: Sandwiched between two mega-musicals (Dreamgirls and South Pacific), the Ahmanson Theatre tricks things up with Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps. Sorta based on the 1935 film, the show injects a huge amount of humor as four actors blitz through more than 150 characters (no, that’s not a typo). There is an on-stage plane crash, missing fingers and a lot more in the production that proudly admits to injecting a dash of Monty Python. The shtick may not stick with you, but it will entertain you. The show runs April 26-May 16.

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L.A. Opera’s Ring cycle reaches its climax this year. Five performances of Götterdämmerung (shown here) take place in April. Ring Festival L.A., with events in 75 cultural venues across the county, runs April 15-June 30.

New From Newman: Not a lot has been revealed about the final production of the Mark Taper Forum’s 2010 season. So we’re winging it a bit by calling Harps and Angels a highlight of the year’s stage offerings. What makes it enticing is that it is a world premiere with music and lyrics from Randy Newman. You may know him just for “I Love L.A.,” or you may be aware that behind the novelty hits there is a figure who deeply understands the craft of songwriting. Four-time Tony winner Jerry Zaks will direct the show that addresses life in America. It runs Nov. 10Dec. 19. And yes, they’ll sing “I love L.A.” Contact Jon Regardie at regardie@downtownnews.com.

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BARS & CLUBS 8Hill 801 S. Hill St., (213) 489-4342. This new watering hole is dark and loud, perfect for dancing away your troubles. The Association 610 S. Main St., (213) 627-7385. Carved out of an area that used to belong to Cole’s. The Association is a dimly-lit, swank little alcove with some serious mixologists behind the bar. Look for a heavy door and a brass knocker. Banquette 400 S. Main St., (213) 626-2768 or banquette-cafe. com. This petite cafe and wine bar with its red and white striped awning has become a popular hangout for casual evenings of drinking wine and meeting up with friends. During Art Walks on the second Thursday of the month, Banquette buzzes with almost every kind of Downtown denizen you could imagine. They have a small but lovely selection of wines by the glass as well as beers. Barbara’s at the Brewery 620 Moulton Ave., No. 110, (323) 221-9204 or barbarasatthebrewery.com. On the grounds of the Brewery, this bar and restaurant in an unfinished warehouse is where local residents find their artistic sustenance. Beer on tap, wine list and full bar. Bar 107 107 W. Fourth St., (213) 625-7382 or myspace.com/ bar107. Inside the keyhole-shaped door, tough-as-nails Derby Dolls vie for elbowroom with crusty old bar guys and a steady stream of Old Bank District inhabitants. Velvet señoritas, deer heads with sunglasses, a wooden Indian and Schlitz paraphernalia plaster the red walls. There’s no shortage of entertainment, with the funky dance room, great DJs and the occasional rock band. In the photo booth, you can capture your mug in old-fashioned black and white. Blue Velvet 750 S. Garland St., (213) 239-0061 or bluevelvetrestaurant.com. Located off a small side street, look for the blue neon sign that says The Flat. This stylish poolside restaurant and lounge features sparkling views of Staples Center, a dining room with a 17-foot sunken granite table, and a sleek bar with white stools where you can saddle up cowboy style. Bonaventure Brewing Company Westin Bonaventure, 404 S. Figueroa St., (213) 2360802 bbc2go.com. Where can you get a drink, order some decent bar food, sit outdoors and still feel like you’re Downtown? It’s a tall order to fill, but this bar in the Bonaventure Hotel does it admirably. Sure, the hotel is vaguely ’80s, and you’ll probably encounter some convention goers tying a few on, but it only

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Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., downtownindependent.com for showtimes. Through Jan. 7: The theater hosts a Werner Herzog double feature — two for the price of one. First, it’s My Son My Son What Have Ye Done, a fantastical murder mystery starring Willem Dafoe, Chloë Sevigny and Michael Shannon (produced by David Lynch). Stick around for The Bad Lieutenant, with Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes. Flagship Theatres 3323 S. Hoover St., (213) 748-6321. Through Dec. 31: Sherlock Holmes (11:30 a.m. and 2:15, 5, 7:45 and 10:30 p.m.). For other showtimes, visit flagshipmovies.com. Regal Cinema L.A. Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (877) 835-5734 or lalive. com. Through Jan. 7: It’s Complicated (11:10 a.m. and 1:50, 4:30, 7:20 and 10:10 p.m.); Nine (11:10 a.m. and 1:50, 4:40, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.); Sherlock Holmes (11 a.m. and 1:20, 2, 4:50, 7:20, 8, 10:20 and 11:10 p.m.); Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (11 a.m. and noon, 1:10, 2:20, 3:20, 4:40, 5:40, 7, 8 and 10:20 p.m.); Did You Hear About the Morgans (11:30 a.m. and 2, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.); Invictus (12:50, 3:50, 6:50 and 9:50 p.m.); The Princess and the Frog (11:20 a.m. and 1:40, 4:10, 6:30 and 9 p.m.); Armored (4:20 and 9:50 p.m.); Brothers (4:50 p.m.); Up In The Air (11:40 a.m. and 2:10, 5, 7:40 and 10:40 p.m.); The Blind Side (1 and 6:50 p.m). Jan. 6, 6:30 p.m.: The Metropolitan Opera: Les Contes D’Hoffman.

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“Museums: Not Just for Tourists.” That is the message, and the title, of a lunchtime panel discussion at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Tuesday, Jan. 5. As the name suggests, the conversation will focus on the importance of citizens visiting the cultural offerings of their city. Panelists include Los Angeles County Museum of Art CEO Michael Govan, MOCA Chief Curator Paul Schimmel and American Association of Museums President Ford W. Bell, among others. The talk starts at 11 a.m., followed by a private viewing of the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years at 12:30. Tickets are $20. At 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 628-8141 or townhall-la.org.

The Natural History Museum’s popular First Fridays series, which brings together science-oriented lectures, cutting-edge music, drinks and dancing on the first Friday of each month, returns this week to kick off a six-month season. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. with an arachnid tour led by NHM Associate Manager of Invertebrates Brent Karner (also known as “the bug guy”), followed at 6:30 by a discussion of spiders with UC Riverside Biology professor Dr. Cheryl Hayashi. Then dance the night away until 10 p.m. to music by electronic folk group the Tune-Yards (shown here) and experimental rock vocalist Bradford Cox’s solo project, Atlas Sound, as well as tunes from DJs Them Jeans and Spider. At 900 Exposition Blvd., (213) 763-3466 or nhm.org.

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Three Do you know all the words to “The Safety Dance?” If so, get help. Just kidding — actually, you should get some skates and visit Downtown On Ice, the skating rink at Pershing Square, on Friday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. New wave cover band The M-80s will perform at the rink, providing a 1980s soundtrack for skaters with songs from the likes of Depeche Mode, Billy Idol and Men at Work. Don’t forget your parachute pants! At 532 S. Olive St., (213) 624-4289 or laparks.org/pershingsquare.

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“Watts Plays Brahms” sounds like a teaser for a big sports showdown, but actually refers to pianist André Watts, who will perform composer Johannes Brahms’ “Piano Concert No. 2” during three concerts this week at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Watts, who debuted with the New York Philharmonic more than 45 years ago at age 16, is a perennial favorite with orchestras throughout the U.S. Performances are Thursday, Jan. 7, and Friday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. At 111 S. Grand Ave., (323) 850-2000 or laphil.com.

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wood-style dance club, with a big band, swank costumes, dinner and cocktails. Ciudad 445 S. Figueroa St., (213) 486-5171 or ciudad-la.com. Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Downtown restaurant serves up Latin recipes from Spain and South America. The modern space also hosts a thriving happy hour with live music on the outdoor patio several nights a week. Don’t miss the mojitos. Club 740 740 S. Broadway, (213) 225-5934 or 740la.com. This 1920s theater has been transformed into a three-level party playground sprawling over 40,000 square feet. Club 740 is a spectacle with ornate gold balconies, go-go dancers and private skybox lounges. Music includes hip-hop, Latin vibe, Top 40 and indie rock. Cole’s 118 E. Sixth St., colesfrenchdip.com. This beloved restaurant saloon has been renovated. The great leather booths and dark wood bar of the old spot remain, but now the glasses are clean. Draft beer, historic cocktails, and a short wine list. Corkbar 403 W. 12th St., corkbar.com. If the name didn’t give it away, this South Park establishment is all about the wine, specifically, California wine. Situated on the groundfloor of the Evo condominium building, Corkbar serves up a seasonal food menu of farmer’s market-driven driven creations to go with your Golden State pinots, cabernets and syrahs. The Down and Out 501 S. Spring St. This latest offering from the same folks that brought you Bar 107 is a sports bar with pool tables and a dance floor. The 3,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of the Alexandria Hotel features mug shots of celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Hugh Grant, Steve McQueen and Andy Dick. The owners describe it as a sports bar for local residents who don’t want to mingle with tourists. Eastside Luv 1835 E. First St., (323) 262-7442 or eastsideluv.com. A stone’s throw from Mariachi Plaza, this tucked-away spot features Mexican movie posters on the wall, good beer on tap, regular sangria, live bands, and different from anything to its west, no attitude. e3rd 734 E. Third St., (213) 680-3003 or eastthird.com. This Asian-style steakhouse with an artsy flavor features a sleek lounge with low, circular tables and a long psychedelic bar that changes colors

like a mood ring. There’s a full bar, inventive cocktails (including soju) and a reasonable wine list. DJs spin. Edison 108 W. Second St., (213) 613-0000 or edisondowntown.com. Downtown history has come full circle in this former power plant turned stunning cocktail bar. The Edison is perhaps Downtown’s hottest hotspot and draws an eclectic crowd, including jaded Hollywood types who can’t help but gawk at the preserved bits of machinery, the huge generator and the coal box that now houses the jukebox.

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Top floor of 11 story (18,000 SF) historic building available now! Perfect for corporate hqtrs. Features separate executive suite(s). Stunning views of LA two blocks away from Staples Center and across the street from the new LA Live complex. We have approximately 7,800 square feet of space open with offices along the exterior. Full kitchen with dishwasher, high exposed ceilings and stained floors. The building also has approx 4,000 sq ft of beautiful contiguous space and some small offices available. These spaces RENTING • BUYING • LIVING can be viewed by appointment.

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20 Downtown News

January 4, 2010

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We Got Games Seven Staples Center Games in Six Days Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7100 or nba.com/lakers. Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m.: The Lakers will test their legs, and their bench, this week with four games, including a back-to-back starting Tuesday against the Houston Rockets. Old pal Trevor Ariza is still looking for his first win over the Lakers since ditching the Purple and Gold to wear red and white. Then Derek Fisher and the Lakers have a “road” game against the Clippers in their own building (Jan. 6), which would normally be a gimme, but maybe not this time (more on that below). On Dec. 8, they hit the road for real to play in Portland’s always difficult

Rose Garden. They close the week by hosting electric rookie Brandon Jennings and his Milwaukee Bucks. Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7100 or nba.com/clippers. Dec. 4 and 6, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, 12:30 p.m.: With few memorable highlights being generated by the Clippers, it’s understandable that the team and its fans are still riding high after beating Boston last week (for the second year in a row, no less). This week, Baron Davis, who hit the game-winner to top the Celtics, and Chris Kaman have three prime opportunities to show that they’re

tired of being underdogs. They host the Trailblazers, the Lakers, and then the Miami Heat. A trio of victories would bring the Clips’ winning percentage right about to .500. Los Angeles Kings Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., 1 (888) KINGS-LA or kings.nhl.com. Jan. 7 and 9, 7:30 p.m.: The Kings’ biggest game of the week will be played on the road, up the road apiece, in San Jose against the division-leading Sharks (Jan. 4). Then they return to protect home ice against the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues. —Ryan Vaillancourt

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Derek Fisher and the Lakers have two home games this week. They also “visit” the Clippers on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

Downtown, it’s not just big business anymore!

Grand Tower 255 south Grand avenue Leasing Information 213 229 9777

Promenade Towers 123 south Figueroa street Leasing Information 213 617 3777

Community Amenities: ~ 24 Hr. Manned Lobby ~ Concierge ~ Pool / Spa / Saunas ~ Fitness Center ~ Gas BBQ Grills ~ Recreation Room

Community Amenities: ~ 24 Hr. Manned Lobby ~ Pool / Saunas ~ Fitness Center ~ Covered Parking

Apartment Amenities: ~ Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave & Dishwasher (most units) ~ Central Air Conditioning & Heating ~ Balconies (most units)

On-site: ~ Dry Cleaners / Dental Office / Restaurants

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museum Tower 225 south olive street Leasing Information 213 626 1500

Apartment Amenities: ~ Refrigerator, Stove & Dishwasher ~ Central Air & Heating ~ Solariums and/or Balconies

On Site: ~ Convenience Store / Coffee House / Yogurt Shop / Beauty Salon

Community Amenities: ~ 24 Hr. Manned Lobby ~ Concierge ~ Pool / Spa / Saunas ~ Fitness Center ~ Gas BBQ Grills ~ Recreation Room

Apartment Amenities: ~ Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave & Dish washer (most units) ~ Central Air & Heating ~ Balconies (most units)

It’s our business to make you comfortable... at home, downtown. Corporate and long term residency is accommodated in high style at the Towers Apartments. Contemporary singles, studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes provide fortunate residents with a courteous full service lobby attendant, heated pool, spa, complete fitness center, sauna and recreation room with kitchen. Beautiful views extend from the Towers’ lofty homes in the sky. Mountain vistas and slender skyscrapers provide an incredible back drop to complement your decor. Far below are a host of businesses ready to support your pampered downtown lifestyle. With spectacular cultural events nearby, even the most demanding tastes are satisfied. Downtown, it’s not just big business anymore. Visit the Towers Apartments today.

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