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Blakeonomics 101 The Clippers Rookie Phenom Is Not Only Dunking, But Appears to Be Spurring Spending in Downtown

Jan Perry and the mayor’s race.

A twist for the Cleantech Center.

Omni Hotel completes a renovation.

A new book of Julius Shulman’s work.

Get ready for the Dutch Dans.

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thletically, he’s been likened to a jumping freak, an undying engine with one gear — high. That’s great for SportsCenter highlights, but the dunktastic experience raises a question: Can Blake Griffin single-handedly catapult the woeful Clippers to NBA relevance, and be a real economic engine for Downtown? The Clippers are banking on it. More than three-quarters of the way through his rookie season, Griffin (who missed the 2009 campaign with a knee injury) has become the smiling face of Los Angeles’ “other” team. He was the only rookie to make the AllStar Game, and last month in Staples Center he won the fan-adored Dunk Contest by leaping over a car. It wasn’t long before Griffin’s dunk was turned into a slow-motion commercial promoting the car company and the league. The NBA is already cashing in on Griffin’s cachet. So is YouTube, where the phrase “Blake Griffin Dunks” returns 12,700 results. Measuring his impact on the Clippers and Downtown Los Angeles is trickier. Basketball purists could compare the perpetually bad team’s record thus far to last year, when Griffin watched from the bench. While ESPN highlights of Griffin’s soaring heroics might make one think the Clippers are playoff bound, the truth is that, through March 17, the team’s 26-43 record gives it exactly one more win than on the same date last year (the 2009-10 clippers would go on to finish 29-53). In other words, in pure basketball terms, the Clippers are still the woeful Clippers. From an economic standpoint, however, there’s a definite Blake bump, said Bryan Lytle, general manager of The Palm restaurant, a see Blake Griffin, page 11

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In Blake Griffin’s rookie season, the Clippers have seen attendance increase by an average of 1,080 fans per game over last year. Downtown restaurants and bars are also seeing a Blake bounce.

Downtown’s Big Fault While Experts Say a 9.0 Earthquake Is Not Possible, a Smaller, Central Shaker Could Be Devastating by RichaRd Guzmán city editoR

he images of the destruction caused by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake that struck Japan on March 11 are particularly poignant to those who live in earthquake-prone areas. They strike a chord in Southern California in part because seismic experts have long been talking about the overdue “Big One” that would emanate from a rupture on the San Andreas Fault.

What most people in Downtown overlook is that while a magnitude 9.0, or even an 8.0 temblor on that fault would be catastrophic, the Central City could face much greater risks from a smaller, more local shaker. While experts say it is not capable of producing a magnitude 9.0 earthquake, the Puente Hills Fault, which runs about four miles underneath Downtown and two miles below the Coliseum and USC, is see Earthquake, page 12

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Chris Ipsen of the city’s Emergency Management Department in Temple Street’s Emergency Operations Center. In the event of a major earthquake, about 30 representatives of city departments would be summoned to the building.

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AROUNDTOWN Restaurant Guide Arrives Next Week

ext week, those who live, work in and visit Downtown Los Angeles will get an entire guide to the community’s culinary options. On March 28, Los Angeles Downtown News will publish its annual Restaurant Guide. The 48-page publication, an advertising supplement to Downtown News, will feature more than 90 places to get breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, sweets and more. The Restaurant Guide will include a key at the end of each listing will all the information diners need at a glance: weekend hours, delivery, catering, happy hour, wi-fi, entertainment options and more. Altogether, 80,000 copies of the Restaurant Guide will be printed; in addition to the 47,000 distributed with the issue, Guides will be available at popular Downtown locations such as hotels, retailers and restaurants. The guide can also be accessed online at downtownladining.com.

Belasco Theater Holds Grand Opening

he rebirth of the 1926 Belasco Theater is complete. The venue, transformed and re-opened by John and Christina Kim, was set to host its grand opening on Saturday, March 19 (after Los Angeles Downtown News went to press) with electronic DJ extraordinaire Deadmau5. The $10 million project next to the Mayan Theatre includes a restoration of the original theater, a separate ballroom, a downstairs lounge that will function as a jazz club, two restaurant spaces and a ground-floor wine bar to be called Vintage 10 Fifty (the theater is at 1050 S. Hill St.). The project had been mostly completed by last summer, but the owners of the Mayan protested the opening, and the LAPD also initially expressed concerns. The bar and restaurants are now fully permitted and will open with regular hours in the coming month, said project spokeswoman Sharon Dominguez. More information is at thebelasco.com.

MOCA Details 100 Acquisitions

he Museum of Contemporary Art announced last week that it is the proud owner of more than 100 “significant

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artworks” that it acquired in 2010. The additions, which came through gifts and purchases, will go into the museum’s permanent collection. The arrivals include Edgar Arceneaux’s drawing “American Natural History,” a mixed media painting by Rodney McMillian, 50 photographs by the late Joe Deal, and Thomas Houseago’s sculpture “Sprawling Octopus Man,” which was on display in MOCA’s 2010 Downtown exhibit The Artist’s Museum. Additionally, MOCA Board Chair Emeritus Clifford Einstein and his wife Mandy completed a donation of six works promised in 2006, among them painter Ed Moses’ “New York Trac.” The museum also announced that attorney Richard Grad, a partner at the law firm Sidley Austin, has joined the board of trustees, and that Blake Byrne was named a life trustee.

Clifton’s to Go 24 Hours

lans to transform Clifton’s Cafeteria into a 24-hour destination are moving forward. The Department of City Planning last week approved an application to allow the longstanding Broadway eatery to stay open all day and serve alcohol until 2 a.m., according to restaurant officials. The conditional use permit also allows for dancing and live entertainment. Clifton’s has been a Downtown staple for decades, serving inexpensive food, including numerous flavors of Jello, in its woodsy decor. However, last year owner the Clinton family sold the establishment to Andrew Meieran, owner of The Edison. Meiran announced plans to maintain the main restaurant while also transforming it into a nightlife venue.

Law Firm Heads to Mellon Bank Center

he Downtown-based law firm Holland & Knight is moving to new gigs, but is staying in the neighborhood. The firm recently announced that it has signed a seven-year lease valued at $10.4 million for 41,500 square feet of space at the Mellon Bank Center at 400 S. Hope St. The firm is planning an April move from its current home at U.S. Bank Tower on Fifth Street. The move will bring about 80 lawyers and related staff to the new Financial District space. “L.A. is an important

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market for us and with our reputation for providing quality service and value to our clients we expect to grow here. The new office will enable us to expand our work for clients and attract top lateral talent,” said Managing Partner Steven Sonberg in a statement. Holland & Knight was represented in the transaction by Jonathan Larsen. Transwestern, the landlord, was represented by John Ollen, managing director of leasing for Tishman Speyer.

Fight, Eat and Help

his week you can get some grub and help a couple of good causes at Dish Dash L.A.’s Food Truck Wars. The event is set to take place Friday, March 25, from 5-9 p.m. on 28th Street between Hoover and Figueroa streets. The battle will include 10 food trucks and will benefit the Union Rescue Mission and Paws L.A. (which helps sick people keep their pets). They will receive a portion of the profits from the trucks; one side of the street will be for trucks benefiting the URM, while trucks on the other side will raise cash for Paws L.A. The trucks include Chunk n Chip, Dim Sum, Frysmith, Papa’s Tapas and White Rabbit. Dish Dash is a USC student guide to Downtown. More information at dishdashla.com.

Trade Talk for Downtown Attorney

owntown-based attorney Clifton Albright, managing partner of the firm Albright, Yee & Schmit, was recently appointed to President Barack Obama’s Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business. Albright will be responsible for facilitating agreements to allow American companies to trade in other countries more effectively. While the committee focuses on businesses nationwide, Albright said he will bring a local eye to his job. “It is our goal to make sure the concerns of the Downtown Los Angeles business community are heard and considered in developing trade agreements and legal services,” Albright said in a statement.

Correction

he March 14 “What’s For Sale” column about a condominium in the Biscuit Company Lofts incorrectly gave the listing price of $879,000. The correct price is $849,000, which translates to $410 per square foot — not $424 per square foot, as the article stated.

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EDITORIALS A Ticking Financial Crisis

Urban Scrawl by Doug Davis

n a couple months, Los Angeles will be forced to come to terms with a devastating financial situation. If you’re not aware of what is essentially a fiscal time bomb, that’s not a surprise — local elected leaders have not been publicly treating this as a priority. The budget deficit for the coming fiscal year is projected at about $400 million. That’s a whopping amount, though not significantly different than what the city has faced in the past few years. In spring 2009 the forecast was for a shortfall of $530 million. Last year, the projected deficit of $212 million was so daunting that the City Council scheduled daily meetings in February to deal with the crisis. While the meetings produced some results, they did not do enough. If all the hard choices had been made, if all the unpopular but necessary steps had been taken, then we would likely not be where we are today. The council and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa have not sufficiently addressed this matter. We’re skeptical that the coming budget season will turn out much differently than in the past, with solutions that get at the root of the problem. Too few people on the council seem willing to take steps that would put them at odds with powerful public employee unions. Although reeling in skyrocketing pension costs is key, some elected leaders may look less at the situation and more at the repercussions of action — they see fiscally conservative Eighth District Councilman Bernard Parks, whose hard-line (and often appropriate) tactics led the unions to pour nearly $1 million into the recent campaign of his opponent. Parks barely avoided a runoff. Don’t think that other council members are not wary of triggering the same kind of opposition come the next election cycle. The biggest point of concern is that we’ve had almost no substantive discussion this year of what cuts will be made, what solutions will be offered, how the city will change what it provides and what it considers core services. The dialogue on this fiasco has been about nil.

The urgency that surfaced last year largely disappeared during the recent campaign season. The second biggest point of concern is that, except for one new member (Mitch Englander is filling the seat formerly held by the 12th District’s Greig Smith), these are the same decision makers whose moves have put us where we are now. These are the people who, over the past couple years, spent untold hours debating the pros and cons of privatizing a batch of city-owned parking garages. The fact that all the work (which would have produced a onetime deficit reduction of $53 million) resulted in literally nothing should frighten everyone concerned about the city’s finances. The council has not been alone in its unsatisfactory approach to the budget. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (who delivers the budget to the council in the first place), while a bit tougher lately, was also late to the game,

and one can’t help but feel that if he had been more focused and forward-thinking years ago, rather than entertaining a gubernatorial run, then L.A. might be in better financial standing. The mayor and the council were at the heart of a hubbub last spring that seriously hampered public confidence: Over a few contentious weeks, there were widely and wildly ranging estimates of the number of city employees whose jobs were at risk. One day it was said that about 1,000 people would need to be pink-slipped (on top of a previous round of about 2,400 early retirements). Then it was a couple thousand and then suddenly it was 4,000, and that has been exacerbated by furloughs for remaining city workers for up to 26 days a year. The point is, it was confusing and disconcerting, and it made the public skeptical of those charged

Destruction and Attention

he new film Battle: Los Angeles is the latest bigbudget blockbuster that has, as its centerpiece, the destruction of the nation’s second-largest media market. The movie, like many that have come before (and, presumably, many still to come) also spends time lingering over a demolished Downtown. In this case, the Central City is a smoldering ruins; in one shot, landmarks the Wedbush Building and City National Plaza have been reduced to little more than rubble. The continued cinematic destruction of Downtown would be troubling if it was not so, well, fun. In fact, it’s amusing that when filmmakers feel the need to destroy a location everyone recognizes, they focus their lens on this community. Devastation may not be the sincerest form of flattery, but the production crews are only wrecking these locales because they stand out for people worldwide. Los Angeles Downtown News last week reported on the

trend of leveling the Central City in film. It’s been going on for decades, from City Hall getting blasted by aliens in 1953’s The War of the Worlds to Fourth and Main streets being the landing place for asteroids in 1998’s Armageddon (even if the intersection was standing in for New York). In an instantly famous sequence, U.S. Bank Tower was obliterated by (again) aliens in the 1996 movie Independence Day. This love of destroying Downtown is not confined to American moviemakers. In one of the most awe-inspiring and inventive sequences, the 2007 Korean film Dragon Wars has the neighborhood overrun with scaly reptiles. In the standout scene, a fearsome creature winds around U.S. Bank Tower and lunges after some attacking helicopters. Although the building is wrecked in the movie, no skyscrapers were harmed during the filming. Some might complain that Los Angeles has to take it on the chin again and again. And yes, we get that certain

with handling the crisis. Now, here we are again, with general fund revenue down and shrinking property tax payments expected to continue to hammer finances (according to a recent report from City Controller Wendy Greuel). Yet Villaraigosa has not yet made the coming budget a priority, and last week most of the council flew to Washington, D.C. for a meeting of the League of Cities, which qualifies as fiddling while Rome burns. This should be a time of crisis, a time of action, even, for the right individuals, a time of leadership. Those in charge need to move quickly and operate differently than they have in the past. They need to get beyond one-time fixes and accounting tricks that kick the can down the road, perhaps to future officeholders. The mayor and the council are on the clock, and the clock is ticking.

audiences may take a sadistic pleasure in seeing a city they only know at surface level get pummeled. The whole of L.A. is often misunderstood as just a meandering extension of Hollywood and celebrity schlock. They enjoy seeing the schlock explode, especially when they watch it happen in a dark room while wolfing down tubs of popcorn topped with real butter flavor. But again, that is OK. The occasional destruction of Downtown landmarks means that, before the explosions, people see what makes the community stand out. And although these films increasingly rely on computer-generated tools, there is still the economic bounce of having the filmmakers do some work in the area. In the end, the occasional filmic razing of Los Angeles and Downtown isn’t a black mark. It’s just entertainment, and we’re resilient enough to handle it. Besides, it’s not like the production companies are tearing up (and giving screen time) to downtown Kansas City or downtown Buffalo — though we presume both have lovely downtowns that would be just perfect for aliens, invading armies or other catastrophes.

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The Readers Speak Out Downtownnews.com Comments on The Streetcar and Smoking Regarding the article “The Streetcar’s Taxing Matter,” about a proposal to let voters decide if property owners should be taxed for the Downtown streetcar, by Richard Guzmán, published online March 4

t seems very reasonable to have the registered voters vote on this. To make it so only commercial owners have to pay for the whole streetcar and residential buildings were included for free would be unfair because thousands of people who live Downtown will use the streetcar, not just the commercial building tenants. If the way to do that is to have voters vote on it, then so be it. The owner of my building was told at a recent streetcar meeting his tax would be about 11 cents a square foot per year, which is less than a penny per square foot a month. If he doesn’t want to pay it, then I think, as a renter, I can absorb a 1-cent per square foot increase no problem, and anyone coming in can be charged a penny more so there’s no impact on the owner. —Resident, March 5, 8:48 a.m.

oes the streetcar run all through the night? It would be good for nightlife? —Winly Mallard, March 7, 10:11 a.m.

he hours have not been decided, but we are planning on about 16-18 hours a day, seven days a week. Once the line is up and running, demand and operational costs will define the hours. One cent per square foot on a 1,000-square-foot apartment or condo is

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$10 a month. It will be about $15 a month if it is directly in front of your building and $5 if you are two blocks away. Roommates and couples can split that in half. Considering I had to pay $38 for two hours to park at Cal Plaza for a meeting I was running late to, that would have paid seven months of the assessment in the Old Bank District. Not needing to drive and park is the best and cheapest rental perk I can think of. —Russell Brown, March 9, 9:19 p.m. Regarding the article “Smoke Free Dining,” about the new smoking restrictions, by Richard Guzmán, published online March 8

know this is probably a blow to smokers who want to sit on patios after a meal and enjoy a cigarette, but as a non-smoker it will be nice to be able to sit on a patio and eat without having smoke blown in my face. —Kathleen, March 8, 11:38 a.m.

his is a great development and acknowledgement of the fact that smoking kills — not just the smoker, but the bystander. Two questions: Why only 10 feet? Smoke travels much farther than that, especially outdoors. Also, how will this be enforced? Is there a number to call for reporting? Are there smoking police officers that will be patrolling? If not, can I volunteer? Sorry, that’s three questions. Hooray for this new law, may it spread as wide as the smoke from a nasty cigarette —Big Phat Cat Lover, March 9, 12:42 p.m.

Ninth District Rep to Focus on ‘Record of Accomplishment’ by Jon Regardie

Executive Editor an Perry has made it as official as it can be two years before the 2013 mayoral election: She has filed paperwork allowing her to set up a campaign and raise money for the race to succeed a termed-out Antonio Villaraigosa. Perry last week said that she signed the paperwork on Monday and that her treasurer filed it on Tuesday. She expects the “big announcement,” the formal press conference declaration of a run for the city’s top office, to come in about a year. Although that is a long time away, she talked up her record during her 10 years as the council representative of the Ninth District, which includes much of Downtown Los Angeles. She has won three elections for the seat and has been widely lauded by the local business sector, as well as area residents and members of the homeless services community. “I think that my record of accomplishment in the Ninth District, not just in Downtown but in South Los Angeles too, in helping people rebuild their communities one block at a time, is significant,” Perry stated. “In other words, I have a great body of work to point to as evidence of my ability to lead.” Perry’s announcement comes one week after City Controller Wendy Greuel filed paperwork to run for the seat. Other politicians known to be considering a run are City

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Ninth District Councilwoman Jan Perry is entering what is expected to be a crowded 2013 mayoral race.

Council President Eric Garcetti, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky and state Sen. Alex Padilla. Austin Beutner, a former venture capitalist and a current senior deputy to Villaraigosa, and mall developer Rick Caruso have also said they are looking at running. On March 16, radio host Kevin James declared his intention to run. Perry said that she thinks she needs to raise at least $2 million to be competitive in the March 2013 primary. She expects to be able to do so. “I would not have entered into this arena unless I felt I could compete,” she said. Contact Jon Regardie at regardie@downtownnews.com.

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CRA Approves Cleantech Site Sale Local Firm to Buy, Develop 20-Acre Plot by Ryan Vaillancourt staff writer

n a deal forced by the need to repay a $15.4 million loan, the Community Redevelopment Agency last week approved the sale of a troubled 20-acre property envisioned as a hub of jobs-generating clean technology businesses. The $15.4 million sale to Genton Property Group, which still requires City Council approval, matches the amount of the loan from East West Bank that the CRA used to buy the site east of Santa Fe Avenue near the intersection of 15th Street and Washington Boulevard. Culver City-based Genton was selected from seven firms that responded to the agency’s September bidding process to develop the site known as the “Cleantech Manufacturing Center.” Genton won because it expressed the strongest dedication to the CRA’s cleantech vision, said CRA project manager Alex Paxton. The agency’s board of commissioners approved the transaction on Thursday, March 17. While there are no immediate plans to build on the property, Genton CEO Jonathan Genton said he ultimately envisions creating a $90 million, 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. The proposed sale includes a slate of requirements that the agency says will bind Genton to develop the site specifically for tenants involved in the manufacturing of products and technologies that contribute to environmental sustainability. Those covenants also devalue the property. Without those restrictions, a CRA-commissioned appraisal pegged its fair market price at $27 million.

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This rendering from 2009 depicts an imagined development for the Community Redevelopment Agency’s proposed Cleantech Manufacturing Center. The firm paying $15.4 million for the property does not yet have designs for a project.

The structure must meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification standards, and Genton would have to hire locally and ensure agency-defined living wages for construction and permanent jobs. The CRA expects the project to generate 400 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions. Paxton acknowledged that the sale contrasts with the CRA’s typical approach to negotiating the development of an agencyowned site. Normally, the CRA would work out an agreement that includes requirements related to the structure and a construction timeline. The agency, however, was forced to move quickly — its loan on the project is

due May 1 and the CRA is facing elimination under Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2011-2012 budget proposal. “With those considerations, we put together an arrangement that’s different from the typical CRA deal but satisfies our goals and visions around this project that we’ve had for a long, long time… and also allows the project to move quickly,” Paxton said. Still, the deal is far from perfect. Genton said the firm is committed to building on the site as soon as possible, and supports the cleantech vision. But Paxton confirmed that nothing in the contract requires Genton to build something. So while the list of CRA requirements in-

volving sustainability and labor reduce the property’s current value, thereby justifying the $15.4 million price, Genton could theoretically take the significant discount, sit on the land for a lengthy period until it appreciates, and then sell it to a third party that would have no obligation to pursue clean technology manufacturing. Genton, however, insisted that scenario does not fit his business model. “You can’t really do that because your money costs are something today,” Genton said. “My job is to deploy capital, create product and go do it again. I don’t own and hold. That’s not what I do.” see Cleantech, page 8

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Cleantech Continued from page 6 Third Time’s a Charm? The sale would seem to mark the end of the CRA’s troubled history with the plot. At least two previous deals for the site fell through, including a plan to have Italian rail car maker AnsaldoBreda build a light rail car factory in 2009; that collapsed after city officials had sent out a press release announcing the completion of the deal. In 2010, the agency was poised to strike a deal with electric car company Coda Automotive, which sought to develop a plant to manufacture batteries. That deal fell apart the morning it was slated for CRA board consideration. Now, less than three months from its deadline to pay off the loan, the agency seems to have a deal in place. Genton said he is committed to seeing the purchase through and de-

veloping a hub for manufacturers. The company has capital set aside for the project, but will still need a loan to develop the property, Genton said. The CRA was looking for developers to come to the table with an anchor tenant as a partner. While none of the respondents met that request, Genton said he is in discussions with potential tenants ranging from firms that make a sustainable alternative to gypsum, a mined resource used in the fabrication of drywall, to a company that would build environmentally friendly mobile classrooms for the Los Angeles Unified School District, to railcar manufacturers. “My analysis is that those tenants are in this world,” Genton said. “Emerging companies that were emerging five or six years ago are significant companies now with a significant need. And this particular site is large enough to create a there, like there’s a there there.” If the City Council approves the sale, Genton said he expects the planning and entitlement process to take up to two years. Plans for the project will get fine-tuned according to

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tenant interest, with the specs of the facility dependent on who occupies the space. The site is not yet completely cleared for development. A designated brownfield, the land is believed to have been cleared of contamination left from the demolished Crown Coach bus factory, but the state Department of Toxic Substance Control has yet to clear it. Paxton said she expects that to happen in six months to a year. CRA commissioner Madeline Janis said the terms of the sale may reflect a less than full market value price on the surface, but it amounts to a good deal because of the public benefits attached. “We’re selling it loaded up with a whole lot of requirements that really do, in my mind, equal the value,” Janis said. “We’re getting a good deal here because we’re getting a lot of really good jobs and a whole vision for potentially creating the centerpiece for a cleantech industry in a dilapidated industrial area of our city.” Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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bar. The hallways got new carpeting with overlapping circles and ovals that create a more energetic feel. In a nod to the neighborhood, artwork focusing on Downtown landmarks like City Hall has been placed throughout the building. The meeting spaces also received new carpeting, while all of the wood in the 8,500-square-foot ballroom was restained to a darker, richer color. Even the food has been tweaked. photo by Gary Leonard A new menu was introduced at the Chaya Donne, director of marketing for the Omni Los Angeles Hotel, in one of the renovated Omni’s signature Noé Restaurant rooms. A $15 million upgrade is set for completion this week. and Bar — the cuisine has shifted from progressive American with a Japanese influence to bistro-style up from 60.4% the previous year. That increase comes even comfort food. with the additional 16.4% in supply generated by the Ritz/JW Staying Competitive Marriott, he said. The Bunker Hill structure opened in 1992 as the Inter“Downtown is getting to be a well-regarded destinacontinental Hotel. It became the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at tion, and frankly that had not been the case in the last few California Plaza in 2001. This is the second major renova- years,” he said. “Now that the market is coming back in tion since the name change at the four-star establishment, Downtown, it’s critical for hotels to upgrade and become Netzhammer said. modernized.” “I think it clearly makes us one of the best hotel products in The Omni is not alone in deciding to upgrade. Last year, all of L.A. and Downtown,” he said. the Westin Bonaventure launched an extensive, approxiMost of the Omni’s customers are made up of business mately $40 million renovation of the 1,354-room Financial travelers, including attorneys, bankers and corporate clients. District establishment. In South Park, work continues on Experts agree that renovations are important in order to the renovation and re-branding of a former Holiday Inn on stay competitive in Downtown, especially following the 2010 Figueroa Street into a Luxe Hotel. The work is turning 200 opening of the 1,001-room Ritz-Carlton/JW Marriott at L.A. rooms into 180 larger rooms and suites. Live. That has already helped spike convention business in Donne said the Omni renovation was originally schedDowntown, which in turn has pushed business higher across uled to take place a couple of years ago, but it was delayed the board. as plans expanded. That had a benefit — a decrease in costs Bruce Baltin, senior vice president of PKF Consulting, due to the downturn in the economy allowed Omni to save which tracks the hotel industry, said that the major about $500,000. see Omni, page 10 Downtown hotels ended 2010 with a 64.3% occupancy rate,

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economic times, but rates did fall after the hotel found itself offering discounts to fill rooms. With the renovation and improving market, he expects to return to normal pricing with rates ranging from $189-$389 a night. “We expect to see fewer discounts and specials than we had when the economy went down, and more regular rates,” he said. Meanwhile, the “Yellow Fin” in the lobby will remain untouched for the foreseeable future. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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The increase in activity in Staples Center seems to be based on the Blake Effect. The crowds are coming even though the Clippers, who had a 26-43 record last week, have no shot at the playoffs.

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caused about $40 billion worth of damage. Emergency Center In the event of a 7.5 earthquake in Downtown, or any major Los Angeles temblor (or other disaster), the community would become the epicenter for managing the emergency. After a major earthquake officials with the Emergency Management Department would immediately notify about 30 representatives of departments like Fire, Police, Building and Safety and Water and Power. They would report to the Emergency Operations Center on Temple Street. “We would try and gather situational awareness, in other words, how bad is bad,” said Chris Ipsen, public information officer for the EMD. “There is going to be damage, that’s reality. There is no such thing as earthquake proof.” In a worse-case scenario, Downtown residents and workers could expect very limited transportation due to damaged freeways and streets being reserved for emergency responders. “Most likely you won’t be killed or injured, but you will be inconvenienced,” Ipsen said. “So what we say is make sure you can be self sufficient for three days and up to two weeks if you can.” Jordan pointed out that the San Andreas Fault is still a bigger threat to the area because earthquakes there happen about every 100 to 200 years. On the Puente Hills Fault, earthquakes are expected about once every 2,000 years. “They don’t really know when the last one [on Puente Hills] happened,” Jordan said. “It is certainly a dangerous fault that could have an earthquake at any time. On the other hand, it could be another 1,000 years.” Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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What’s in My Loft? Downtown Residents Talk About a Few of Their Favorite Things by Roselle Chen

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Fitness and Family Memorabilia as Art

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Gym designer Kurt Broadhag looked at numerous lofts before choosing a home in South Park’s Elleven building. He made the decision partly because of the structure’s roomy elevators and wide hallways, which accommodate his cycling lifestyle. The building was finished in 2006 and, at 13 stories, was Downtown’s first newly constructed residential high-rise in more than 20 years. Broadhag has been in the fitness industry for 15 years and has designed gyms for cruise ships, resorts and schools. 1. “I race bikes, they’re all a pretty penny, so I thought, why not hang them as art? I rotate them. I have other ones that I hang as well. One is probably around 10 grand; another one is about eight grand.” 2. “When I was growing up we had movies on 8mm film and we’d watch them on this projector. We’ve since converted them to VHS and video. The film would always break and then you’d have to stop and re-splice it. I have the screen too. It’s a piece of art in itself. I should hang it.” 3. “I love stainless steel, but the problem is that it always scratches, so I made a cover for this table. It’s my take on [Louis Vuitton]. It’s ridiculous how long it took to make. I had to make each logo on the computer, and then I thought I was smart because I compacted them all and had them printed out to save money. But to stick them to the underside of the table, I had to cut each stencil out and put it on separately.” 4. “We won medals racing miniature cars. My dad was all about the design. There had to be a certain weight you could put on the cars because that’s what made them faster. If you didn’t you had to bore the inside out a little bit. My dad put the winning time and date on it: ’77, fourth place. I was 7 years old.”

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Kurt Broadhag, Elleven

Artist and advertising executive Rick Robinson has lived in his duplex at The Brewery for 13 years. He’s a mainstay of the artists’ community on 23 acres that once housed a Pabst Blue Ribbon brewery. Robinson’s art has been exhibited in Europe, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and in April he has a show at Roark Graphic Supplies. The upstairs is his living space and Robinson works on the bottom level. 1. “Most of the artwork here was created by Downtown-based artists. One’s from Rick Mendoza, a photographer. There are pieces by Jett Jackson, Rush Varela, Emmeric Konrad, Anna Broome. One is from a kid in my neighborhood, Steve Schauer. These were all artists who hung out at Al’s Bar, which was part of the American Hotel.” 2. “One piece is from Richard Godfrey, who was a mentor to me in many ways. Once some work I was doing was admittedly lousy. He basically walked outside, grabbed a big trashcan, ripped off all the cardboard from the walls and threw it away. I was just like, ‘What the?’ He said, ‘You think it’s so good, dig it up and put it back up. If you won’t dig it out then you shouldn’t put it on the walls of a gallery.’” 3. “When you show at Roark, you can have fun and experiment, so I thought, ‘What if this huge canvas was a wall on the side of a liquor store and I was just hitting it?’ So I have all these crazy stencils; I put them up and spray them, then spray the inside of that. I just keep going and the end product looks like a wall on a neighborhood that’s just been tagged a million times. This has been going on for six weeks.” 4. “The view out this window is my favorite in the morning. I feel like I’m in a tree fort. It reminds me of when I was a kid. There was a park and you could go up in this fort where there was a little space you looked through that looked like this. We called it Fort Fun.” see What’s in My Loft?, page 14

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What’s in My Loft? Minimalism and Japanese Tradition in the Arts District Serenity fills the Barker Block home of architect Nozomi Yokoyama and his wife, Miho. This live-work complex was built from the Barker Brothers furniture factories and warehouses dating to the 1880s. The couple moved into their loft in 2009 from West L.A. The shoes-off space was designed by Yokoyama to combine Japanese influences with a clean look, incorporating the industrial design of the original loft. Yokoyama, a graduate of Downtown’s SCI-Arc, designs residential and commercial spaces in the United States and Japan.

1. “We have a photo of what our original loft looked like. It was a raw space, although the kitchen and bathroom were here. My wife and I tried to leave some of the raw space elements but also have clean, modern lines. I liked the concrete floor but my wife didn’t, so we installed wood floors.”

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Nozomi Yokoyama, Barker Block

2. “All the art on the walls is mine. I wanted to give the place a more natural feel. When this was still a raw space there were no plants.

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What’s in My Loft?

Antthony Hankins, Toy Factory Lofts photos by Gary Leonard

Family Influences, Asian Art and King of Pop Sneakers Color and creativity fill every crevice of fashion designer Antthony Hankins’ live-work space in the Toy Factory Lofts. A Buddha statue, Indian marriage swing, Chinese firecrackers and Catholic crosses are just some of the pieces in the Arts District space. Hankins has worked for the Home Shopping Network for 17 years and designs a ready-to-wear line for them, as well as eveningwear for boutiques in New York City. Hankins bought two lofts, at a combined 2,200 square feet, and made them into his design studio and bedroom, in which he’s been living for eight years. 1. “I have a picture of my great grandmother. She was a midwife and everything she ever wore, she made. The picture has significance in our family because she took it the day she was getting ready to take care of a lady who was in labor. She had some things in the wash and she had an old-fashioned washing machine. As she was trying to get the towels out really fast, she caught her arm and broke it. She put a sling on her arm, delivered a baby and didn’t even worry about her pain. She was a workaholic, so my mom says I’m a lot like my great grandma.” 2. “I have English fire doors from a dormitory. If there was a fire, I would save them. A friend of mine dealt with imports from London and he found these for me 15 years ago. I used to divide the room up with them when I lived in Dallas.” 3. “I made some older era Michael Jackson shoes out of Converse sneakers. I love these shoes. Everybody has to have a Michael Jackson statement. Everybody. He’s the king. He was an awesome performer and had a great, great heart. This is my little bit of pleasure away from work, jazzing up Converse.” 4. “I have these black figurines and each one of these sculptures tells a different story. One couple were made by an artist out of Chicago. Their eyes, you could tell that they’re hardworking people. They don’t have much, but they’re very proud. She looks determined. Then at the same time, they have hope in their eyes.”

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What’s in My Loft? Irene Fertik, Great Republic Lofts photos by Gary Leonard

Ethnic Art and Light Fill A Modern Residence Sunlight spills into freelance photographer Irene Fertik’s home at the Great Republic Lofts, a 72-unit, 2-year-old apartment complex in the Historic Core. Fertik’s assignments have taken her to Ethiopia and Israel, and her pictures have been shown in Geneva, Switzerland, Washington, D.C., and Santa Barbara. When it came to finding a home in Downtown Los Angeles, she did a lot of walking — she found the residence she believed had the best feng shui. 1. “I wanted exposed brick walls and a good view of the Downtown landscape. I immediately realized that I have sun coming in from the west, the north and a little east. So I said, ‘Oh my God, this is it, this is the one.’ And I’m up high enough. This is the only building in the area that’s detached. There are no other buildings blocking people’s views.” 2. “My ethnic art collection is not only pretty to look at, it’s useful. Most of the art has a practical application. One piece is Bedouin. One has a verse from the New Testament. I bought it in Haifa.” 3. “These fabulous lights that came with the loft can dim and are warm toned. I had a housewarming party with 45 friends and they were like, ‘Irene, I never saw your art before; it was lost in your boring house in Santa Monica,’ where I used to live. At night here everything is lit up like a gallery.” 4. “I have all these little pots from a friend in New York. He teaches digital photography but on the side he does ceramics. I put a candle right in one and it’s just really sweet. I keep it out here because it’s very welcoming and celebratory, which is the way my photography is and has been my whole life.”

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Ever wonder where to pick up a pharmacy prescription or where to take your dog for a wash? What about finding a Pilates studio or fixing that broken heel on your shoe? These are the questions a Downtowner asks, and this is the guide that answers them. Who knew you could get pet food delivered to your door and an old-fashioned shave and shine at midnight? GROCERIES Bunker Hill Market & Deli 800 W. First St., (213) 624-1245 Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 7 a.m.-midnight. Basic grocery goods including beer, wine and spirits. They’ll deliver Downtown for $5. Famima Cal Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., Suite R-2B, (213) 628-4000 Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-2 a.m. City National Plaza, 505 S. Flower St., B-level, #520, (213) 623-3236 Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-midnight 700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite A, (213) 622-2006, Open 24 hours 525 W. Sixth St., (213) 629-5100, Open daily 6 a.m.-2 a.m. 727 W. Seventh St., (213) 627-7334, Open 24 hours Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., Open 24 hours This ubiquitous convenience store has sandwiches, salads, Japanese savories and an impressive magazine selection. Don’t forget the Pocky! Visit famima-usa.com. Fresh & Easy 1025 E. Adams Blvd., (213) 765-0918 or freshandeasy.com Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Just a couple miles from the Ralphs Fresh Fare in South Park, this establishment offers an array of ready meals and produce in addition to supermarket staples. Pretty good prices too. Grand Central Market 317 S. Broadway, (213) 624-2378 or

grandcentralsquare.com Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The place is a Downtown Los Angeles landmark. Stroll the produce and food stalls, butcher counter and spice vendors in this historic and colorful open-air market. There’s also a liquor store. One hour free parking with $10 purchase. Joe’s Downtown Market (Toy Factory Lofts) 1855 Industrial St., (213) 612-0248 Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Snacks, drinks, gourmet items, soy cheese, an ATM and some downright fancy booze on the ground floor of the Toy Factory Lofts. LAX-C 1100 N. Main St., (323) 343-9000 or lax-c.com Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. A sort of “Thai Costco” near Chinatown, with everything from bulk produce to fresh seafood to kitchen supplies. Marukai Market 123 S. Onizuka St., (213) 893-7200 or marukai.com Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Produce, boxed bento meals, a beauty supply section, basic sundries and that staple of every Japanese grocery, cute snacks. Old Bank District Market 409 S. Main St., (213) 680-9000 Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Basic groceries, wine, a coffee bar and a deli. It’s a gathering place for local residents and a spot to pick up the latest gossip. Ralphs Fresh Fare 645 W. Ninth St., (213) 452-0840 or ralphs.com Daily 5 a.m.-2 a.m. A beautiful supermarket with a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf,

Two Bits Market 210 W. Fifth St., (213) 627-2636 or twobitsmarket.com Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-12 a.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. A new joint with local and organic produce, wines, cheese and a line-up of deli sandwiches. Woori Market 333 S. Alameda St., (213) 617-0030 Daily 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Organic produce, meats and Asian products in a building undergoing a transformation. Free parking with validation. DRUG STORES/PHARMACIES CVS 1050 W. Sunset Blvd., (213) 975-1200 or cvs.com 24 hours This well-stocked store offers a pharmacy, cosmetics and spirits. It also has that rare L.A. occurrence — a parking lot. GNC 510 W. Sixth St., (213) 622-2078 Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m. If you need vitamins, this is the place. Rite-Aid 500 S. Broadway, (213) 623-5820 or riteaid.com Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 600 W. Seventh St., (213) 896-0083 or riteaid.com Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Drug store necessities and toiletries, plus good deals on wine. Total Remedy and Prescription Center 1245 Wilshire Blvd. (Good Samaritan Medical Building), (213) 481-1130 or totalremedy.com. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A full service pharmacy and medical supply business with delivery options. Uptown Drug & Gift Shop 444 S. Flower St. #100, (213) 612-4300 or uptowndrugs.com Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Traditional pharmacy with personal attention, screenings and prescription delivery.

Walgreens 617 W. Seventh St., (213) 694-2880 Weekdays 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. At the corner of Seventh and Hope streets, this is the chain’s first Downtown store. It’s directly across the street from the Rite-Aid. HOSPITALS California Hospital Medical Center 1401 S. Grand Ave., (213) 748-2411 or chmcla.org Good Samaritan Hospital Los Angeles 1225 Wilshire Blvd., (213) 977-2121 or goodsam.org Healthcare Partners 1025 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 623-2225 or healthcarepartners.com St. Vincent Medical Center 2131 W. Third St., (213) 484-7111 or stvincentmedicalcenter.com Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital 2400 S. Flower St., (213) 742-1000 or orthohospital.org PIZZA DELIVERY Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria 657 S. Flower St., (213) 627-5556 or 36pizza.com Weekdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. They boast the largest deliverable pizza in the world — it’s 54” by 54.” Delivery until 6 p.m. Domino’s 545 S. Olive St., (213) 623-2424 or dominos.com Daily 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Free delivery and basic pies. Los Angeles Pizza Company 712 N. Figueroa St., (213) 626-5272 or losangelespizzacompany.com Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free delivery and several gourmet options. Pie Boy Pizzeria 456 S. Hill St., (213) 627-9990 or pieboypizza.com Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Gourmet sodas, wings and three kinds of sauce for your pie, as well as free delivery in a five-block radius.

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“premiere house” with 800 seats. Several theaters have 3D capabilities. KIDS Bob Baker Marionette Theater 1345 W. First St., (213) 250-9995 or bobbakermarionettes.com Daily noon-5 p.m. An L.A. institution, this 50-year-old puppet palace offers colorful shows that kids will adore. Also popular for parties. Central Library 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7000 or lapl.org/central Tues., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The beautiful building at Fifth and Flower streets isn’t just for older readers. In addition to a kids’ wing, there are numerous activities such as readings and Saturday afternoon events. Little Barn 130 S. Beaudry Ave., (213) 481-2276 or littlebarn.org Weekdays 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. private events. A spacious playground offering classes and parties — all inside a cute little red barn. PET SERVICES Bark Avenue 545 S. Main St., (213) 748-7485 or barkavela.com Weekdays 7 a.m-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m-6 p.m. Daily “playcare,” training, grooming, boarding, pick-up/ drop-off and yes, canine party planning. DSN Vet Clinic 3016 S. Hill St., (213) 493-4435 or dsnpetrx.com Weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. In partnership with Bark Avenue, they offer spay/neuter, an online pharmacy, emergency and walk-in service. Go Dog LA 1728 Maple Ave., (213) 748-4364 or godogla.com Weekdays 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; weekends 7:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. A 9,000-square-foot open space for doggies as well as cagefree boarding, grooming and outdoor yards. Muttropolitan

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Pet Project 548 S. Spring St., (213) 595-4225 or petproject-losangeles.com A pet supply delivery service with low prices and free delivery in Downtown. They now have a walk-in storefront.

S&H Cleaners 511 S. Spring St., (213) 626-2891 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cheap, family run, and the owners are known to give a bottle of Chuck Shaw to the regulars come Christmas.

Pussy & Pooch 564 S. Main St., (213) 438-0900 or pussyandpooch.com Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Upscale pet boutique with grooming services, unique products and pet furniture, plus the Pawbar for pet meals.

Sloan’s Dry Cleaners 300 S. Grand Ave., (213) 620-0205 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 330 S. Hope St., (213) 620-1622 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 735 S. Figueroa St., (213) 627-5123 Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This chain has been Downtown forever, servicing the community.

South Park Doggie Day Care Spa and Supplies 1320 S. Grand Ave., (213) 747-3649 or southparkdoggie.com Mon. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daycare, boarding, grooming, spa, training and supplies. Check the website for special offers. DRY CLEANING/TAILORS Bowers & Sons Cleaners 2509 S. Central Ave., (213) 749-3237 or bowersandsonscleaners.com Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Family-owned business with professional service and frequent specials. Bunker Hill Cleaners 800 W. First St., #102, (213) 680-0973 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Located in the Bunker Hill Towers complex, it’s quick and convenient. Eddie’s Tailor Shop 115 E. Eighth St., (213) 614-1144 or eddiestailorshop.com Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tailor your designer jeans, shirts and suits. Same-day service. Monte Carlo Cleaners

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The Nederlands Dans Theater presents two pieces this week at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. In The Second Person, all the dancers wear the same outfit of a dark suit and dark glasses. Silent Screen pays tribute to the silent film era.

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humor and sadness. However, the two pieces NDT for five, noted that the choreography era of the 1920s. It uses film and video to imn the final scene of The Second Person, also manage to shift away from the arcane for his solo was dedicated to a friend of Pite’s merse the audience into a theatrical setting. one of the two 45-minute pieces that stereotypes often associated with contem- who passed away. He said the foundation It was the longest piece that Lightfoot and Nederlands Dans Theater will present at porary dance. Instead, said of the movements he makes Leon ever choreographed, which is notable the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Downtown Williams, they reveal a world stems from struggle and loss. since they have worked together since 1989. Los Angeles this week, one dancer is manipu- of theater and purpose. “The solo is more emo- Van der Poel, who also appears in the work, lated like a marionette puppet. The most in“The dancers show the tional, so there’s less tech- said that in addition to being technically detriguing thing about the scene is that while ewdifferent ways of exploring nique to think about,” said manding, it calls for an affecting delivery. townN s .A.Downthere /L the movements are amazingly lifelike, what the body is capable of, Van der Poel. “The mu“I’m supposed to be angry and yelling at m o .c k o o b Face Starts are no actual strings. combined with theater,” sic, which is really soft and another character in silence, so my moveMar.4/Mar.11 The scene illustrates the technique and said Williams. “They pertouching, transports me into ments are strict and precise,” said Van der emotion that choreographers from the form not just with their this world that’s more about Poel. “It’s hard and very challenging, and I 52-year-old contemporary dance company bodies, but with everything expressing ideas and feel- also combine a lot of theatricality in facial weave into their works. They will be on dis- inside of them.” ings.” expressions.” play March 23-24. In addition to the pupNederland Dans Theater Of course, Van der Poel Though The Second Person and Silent pet-type piece, the group also performs the was founded in 1959 by 22 doesn’t go it alone in a piece Screen may appear to be unrelated, with the Check Our Website for Full Movie Listings LADowntownNews.com throwback work Silent Screen. rebellious performers who that runs three-quarters of former concentrating on emotional delivery Renae Williams, director of dance presen- split from the Nederlands an hour. As many as two and the latter focusing on the technical, both tations at the Music Center, said the NDT Ballet. Over the decades, dozen dancers are on stage explore themes of universality among people pieces stand out from those of other contem- they have gained an internaat any time, and all wear the in everyday events, said Van der Poel. porary troupes because they are driven by tional reputation for strong technique, ath- same uniform of dark suits and dark glasses. He’s hoping that the works translate from sentiment and storyline. She also notes that letic performers and a wide-ranging modern With a backdrop of dark clouds looming their country of origin to Los Angeles. the company’s works incorporate numerous repertoire. This marks their first appearance over a city, Williams noted that the piece is “If people walk away from the show imm or types of dance, from ballet to West African to at Downtown’s Music Center since 1980. ownNews.co intent on drawing out the feelings and emopressed, that would be good. If our perfornt w Do at er nd corn t r right ha e uppesaid, aboriginal styles. 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contributing Writer t’s dark. It’s unsettling. It’s also one of the finest operas of the post-war period. Benjamin Britten’s 1954 The Turn of the Screw perfectly captured the ambiguous sexuality and perverse supernaturalism of Henry James’ 1898 novel, pitting an innocent governess against the uncertain subconscious of a prepubescent boy. While many thought it a curious choice to cap off an opera season — which usually ends with something big and Italian instead of small and psychological — it succeeds through sheer brilliance and some great performances, including one from a singer not yet in his teens. The Los Angeles Opera production continues at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion through March 30. The story begins as an innocent governess arrives in a remote mansion to take care of two children, Miles and Flora. The children’s guardian is off on business, and leaves strict instructions not to be disturbed. At first the kids seem entirely angelic. The governess soon learns that Miles has been expelled from school for reasons that have never been made clear. She then begins seeing the ghosts of the deceased valet, Peter Quint, and the equally deceased former governess, Miss Jessel — both of whom likely molested the children. Do the children see the ghosts? Do the ghosts still have a grip on their imaginations? Or do the ghosts exist only in the present governess’ fevered mind? And by the way, what are her feelings for Miles? By hinting at much — obsession, horror,

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L.A. Opera’s The Turn of the Screw features (l to r) William Burden, 12-year-old Michael Kepler Meo and Patricia Racette.

the destruction of childhood — but revealing almost nothing of what has actually happened to the children or what is in their minds, James created a canvas on which the audience can project its own fears and shadows. The score, a masterwork by mid-20th century composer Britten, equally teases and torments, hinting at the drowning of the ritual

of innocence, and near-pagan rituals among the children. Audiences squirm during exquisite ambiguities like the “Malo” sung by Miles, who may or may not be delighting in his own naughtiness. Even those who do not normally enjoy Britten or 12-tone dissonance will find the atonal melody line well suited to the grim tale. This opera works musically because a tonal, even melodious orchestra moves dramatically beneath the spare, atonal vocal overlay. It’s especially spooky that only the spooks and children get to sing with classic tonality. Production designers Jonathan Kent and Paul Brown brilliantly take up where James and Britten left off, bringing the setting from Victorian England to a kind of postmodern 1950s. The sets, imported from England’s Glyndebourne opera festival, are chillingly spare: A huge set of French doors cants and spins on a hoist above the stage, gigantic dead branches descend and ascend, and a merry-go-round of furniture and gravesites appear and disappear. Director Francesca Gilpin keeps the mood exactly right, taking the audience right to the edge of the abyss without throwing them in (as happens in some productions). Internationally known soprano Patricia

Racette turns in a dynamic musical performance and does a good job conveying the innocence of the governess, if not her ambiguous menace. However, she is overshadowed by 12-year-old Michael Kepler Meo, a boy soprano who proves riveting both as an actor and a singer. He perfectly captures the sometimes-fearful, sometimes-strutting Miles in all his ambiguity and purity of tone. Tenor William Burden creates a totally creepy but completely fascinating Peter Quint. His seduction arias, in which he paints himself as everything mysterious and wild in the boy’s imagination, are stunning in their execution. Soprano Tamara Wilson, emerging from her drowning (or does she?) in the lake, is equally effective as Miss Jessel, a haunted and haunting ghost. Top-notch performances are also turned in by Ashley Emerson as the not-so-innocent Flora and Ann Murray as the obtuse (and perverse?) housekeeper, Mrs. Grose. The L.A. Opera orchestra is in top form, with company Music Director James Conlon maintaining the tense drama of the sound without a hint of melodrama. The Turn of the Screw runs through March 30 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-8001 or laopera.com.

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It’s 1989. The CIA and American forces are determined to capture Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega. With troops on the ground, he seeks refuge with Vatican emissary Archbishop Jose Sebastian Laboa. That all happened, but what came next? That’s the matter addressed in The Devil’s Advocate, which opens Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m., at the Los Angeles Theatre Center (with previews March 23-24). The Latino Theater Company’s U.S. premiere of Donald Freed’s what-really-went-on? play stars Robert Beltran (“Star Trek: Voyager”) as Noriega and Jacob Witkin as Laboa. It runs through April 17 at 514 S. Spring St., (866) 811-4111 or thelatc.org.

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A band of brothers, Henry, Jojo and Ringo Garza, from San Angelo, Texas, whipped up a sound they dubbed Texican Rock’n’Roll, with flavors of the blues, classic and modern rock, soul, country and Tejano… and it was good. Now, they offer it up to you, live in Downtown Los Angeles. Los Lonely Boys will take the intimate Grammy Museum stage on Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m., to talk about their musical vision, their upcoming album Rockpango and their childhood playing behind their father in cantinas and honky-tonks. Expect an audience Q&A and a short performance. At 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org.

Wednesday, Mar. 23 Central Library 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7000 or lapl.org. 12:15-1 p.m.: This “Language of Money” workshop explains how to prevent telemarketing fraud and actions to take if you are a victim. Meeting Room A. SCI-Arc Lecture Series 960 E. Third St., (213) 356-5328 or sciarc.edu. In the W. M. Keck Lecture Hall. 7 p.m.: A talk with architect Michael Rotondi about new directions and solving complex problems at building, object and city scales.

Friday, Mar. 25 SCI-Arc Lecture Series 960 E. Third St., (213) 356-5328 or sciarc.edu. In the W. M. Keck Lecture Hall. 6-8 p.m.; Mar. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: “Materials beyond Materials” is a two-day event full of progressive presentations in the fields of architecture, the arts, engineering and materials research. RSVP at RSVP@sciarc.edu.

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Tuesday, Mar. 22 ALOUD at the Central Library 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7025 or aloudla.org. 7 p.m.: A reading and panel discussion about art collectives and literary culture with Chuck Rosenthal, Alicia Partnoy, Ramón Garcia and Gail Wronsky. Projected paintings by Downtown’s Gronk.

Thursday, Mar. 24 Town Hall Los Angeles National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, 111 N. Central Ave., (213) 628-8141 or townhall-la.org. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: John Perez, the speaker of the California Assembly, talks about the top issues facing the state. Expect the budget to be one of them. The luncheon program is followed by an audience Q&A. ALOUD at the Central Library 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7025 or aloudla.org. 7 p.m.: The New York Times’ David Brooks appears to talk about his tome “The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character and Achievement.”

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Ever wonder what your family tree looks like? Maybe you have some Native American roots (like Jimi Hendrix, perhaps)? On Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m., a genealogist specializing in Native American ancestry offers instruction and tips on how to trace your family lineage at the California African American Museum. The event is part of the exhibit Indivisible: African-Native American Lives (an image from the show is here), which opened March 17. The traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian explores the intersection of American Indian and African American people and cultures. It looks at cultural integration, efforts to preserve identity and other matters. It runs through May 15 at 600 State Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org.

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Kingly Streak, and a Hallway Series Los Angeles Lakers Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7100 or nba.com/lakers. March 22 and 25, 7:30 p.m.; March 27, 6:30 p.m.: The Lakers settle in for a stretch of home games, with a trio of highly winnable match-ups, including Tuesday’s showdown with the Phoenix Suns. Then the Lakers host the “visiting” Clippers, who have a poor record, but a good record of beating good teams. It’s not a gimme for the Lakers. Lastly, Chris Paul, old friend Trevor Ariza and the New Orleans Hornets buzz into Staples Center.

Listings Continued from previous page 2 p.m.: The museum’s photo exhibit “Camera and Community” shines a light on a variety of social, political and cultural events and venues around Los Angeles. Club Nokia 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-7000 or clubnokia.com. 8 p.m.: The chief Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane. Expect to giggle. sunday, Mar. 27 LAVA Sunday Salons Clifton’s Cafeteria, 648 S. Broadway, lavatransforms.org. Noon-2 p.m.: The Los Angeles Visionary Association hosts Jon Alloway, who talks about and previews his new documentary Into the Zone — The Story of the Cacophony Society. California African American Museum 600 State Dr., (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. 2 p.m.: A genealogist specializing in Native American ancestry offers tips on how to trace your family lineage. RSVP (213) 744-2024. Homelessness, Affordable Housing and Foreclosure The Exchange, 114 W. Fifth St., 323-850-4436 or dramastage-qumran.org. 2 p.m.: A program of speakers followed by discussions and a performance of the play Nail Heads. Free; donations accepted.

ROCK, POP & JAZZ 2nd Street Jazz 366 E. Second St., (213) 680-0047 or 2ndstjazz.com. Mar. 23, 9 p.m.: Latin Jazz. Mar. 25, 9 p.m.: MC Battles. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St. Suite 301, 213-6200908 or bluewhalemusic.com. Mar. 22, 8 p.m.: Jazz jam session hosted by the Kevin Kanner quintet.

Los Angeles Clippers Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7100 or nba.com/clippers. March 23 and 26, 7:30 p.m.: Welcome to Los Angeles, Mo Williams. The Clippers’ prize in the Baron Davis trade is paying off. Mo lacks the cachet of Davis, but he’s a better shooter and played big roles in some recent wins. This week, Mo, Blake and the gang host rookie speedster John Wall of the Washington Wizards, who represents Griffin’s only semicompetition for the Rookie of the Year award. Then it’s another installment of the Hallway Series at Staples Center as the Clippers “visit”

Casey’s Irish Pub 613 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2353 or bigcaseys.com. Mar. 25, 10 p.m.: The hardcore country twang of The Americans, and more. Mar. 26, 10 p.m.: The Gods of Macho, down-ndirty rock-n-roll, plus guests. Cicada 617 S. Olive St., (877) 463-7773 or clubcicada.com. Mar. 27, 8:30 p.m.: The Bonebreak Syncopators perform at 8:30 p.m. until closing. Band members play big band music to go along with Cicada Club’s vintage Hollywood era theme. Patrons are required to dress up. Conga Room L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 749-0445 or congaroom.com. Mar. 21, 8 p.m.: The Foxxhole Live, hosted by Mark Curry (known to anyone born in the mid1980s as Mr. Cooper, as in “Hangin’ With…”), has live stand-up comedy and R&B music. Mar. 25, 9 p.m.: Live Fridays offers DJs spinning Top 40 hits, house and hip-hop. Mar. 26, 9 p.m.: Salsa is Back features salsa lessons, DJs and dancers. Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Mar. 23, 8 p.m.: R&B artist Raphael Saadiq talks about the old days with 1980s soul group Tony! Toni! Toné!, answers questions from the audience and performs songs from his new album, Stone Rollin’. Mar. 25, 8 p.m.: Los Lonely Boys, discuss their musical vision and history, then play songs from their most recent album, Rockpango. Nokia Theatre 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6030 or nokiatheatrelalive.com. Mar. 27, 7 p.m.: The Shin Seung Hun Show. REDCAT 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. Mar. 24, 8:30 p.m.: Pianist Emanuele Arciuli’s “Transcending Nature” concert centers on the Concord Sonata by Charles Ives, pairing it with James Tenney’s meditation on the sonata, and more. Redwood Bar & Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 680-2600 or theredwoodbar.com.

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CLASSICAL MUSIC Tuesday, Mar. 22 Los Angeles Philharmonic 111 S. Grand Ave., musiccenter.org. 8 p.m.: The St. Petersburg Philharmonic comes to town and, fittingly, leads a program with RimskyKorsakov’s Russian Easter Overture. Also on the bill is Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 and Shoshtakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, with Alisa Weilerstein playing lead. Wednesday, Mar. 23 The Colburn School 200 S. Grand Ave., (323) 890-3700 or visit vpianograndpremiere.eventbrite.com. 7:30-9:30 p.m.: An evening with pianists David Benoit, Brian Culbertson and Yana Reznik will also introduce the world to the V-Piano Grand from Roland. Proceeds benefit music education through the Grammy Foundation and Grammy Museum Foundation.

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Thursday, Mar. 24 Los Angeles Philharmonic 111 S. Grand Ave., musiccenter.org. 8 p.m.; Mar. 26, 8 p.m.; Mar. 25, 11 a.m.; Mar. 27, 2 p.m.: Conductor Kurt Masur leads violinist Sarah Chang in Brahms’ Violin Concerto, Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 and Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. Friday, Mar. 25 The Da Camera Society Vibiana, 214 S. Main St., (213) 477-2929 or dacamera.org. 8 p.m.: The Tallis Scholars, the rock stars of Renaissance vocal music, perform a program of Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria’s greatest hits, including his Requiem. saTurday, Mar. 26 Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles Los Angeles Theatre Center, 501 S. Spring St., 800636-7464 or gmcla.org. 3 and 8 p.m.; Mar. 27, 3 p.m.: Noted guest conductor Cristian Grases leads the chorus in a range of works by such composers as Felix Mendelssohn, Francis Poulenc and Franz Schubert.

THEATER, OPERA & DANCE A Weekend with Pablo Picasso Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., (866) 811-4111 or thelatc.org. Previews Mar. 25-26, 8 p.m.; Mar. 27, 2 p.m.: Herbert Siguenza’s drama puts the audience inside Picasso’s “Le Californie” art studio on the coast of France and inside the creative mind and work of one of the world’s most influential artists. Through May 1.

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ITEMS FOR SALE Furniture IKEA EKTORP Sofa Bed / Couch, Excellent Condition, Used for under a year, 2 Seater, 2 Seat Cushions, Ivory Color, Removable machine washable cover, Unused Bed, $300 obo 213-361-1404

Advertising Account Executive L.A. Downtown News is looking for a enthusiastic selfstarter who is well-organized and has the ability to sell advertising over the phone AND in person, with 3+ years in sales experience, preferably in advertising/media with a proven track record in prospecting and closing new business. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and selling skills, a strong work ethic and a great attitude. Compensation includes a base salary plus commissions and bonuses.

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LEGAL Fictitious Business naMe Fictitious Business name statement FILE NO. 20110352375 The following person is doing business as: DOWNTOWN PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION; THE FASHION DISTRICT; THE FASHION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES; THE LA FASHION DISTRICT; L A FASHION DISTRICT; LA FASHION DISTRICT; LOS ANGELES FASHION DISTRICT; LOS ANGELES FLOWER DISTRICT; LA FLOWER DISTRICT; FLOWER DISTRICT, 110 E 9th Street, Suite # A-1175, Los Angeles CA 90079, are hereby registered by the following registrant: DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, 110 E 9th Street Suite #A-1175, Los Angeles CA 90079. This business is conducted by a corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/22/1996.

This statement was filed with DEAN LOGAN, Los Angeles County Clerk on March 08, 2011. NOTICE—This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq. Business and Professions Code). Pub. 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11/11 naMe cHange suPeRioR couRt oF caLiFoRnia, countY oF Los anGeLes noRtHWest DistRict oRDeR to sHoW cause FoR cHanGe oF name CASE NO. ES014708 Petitioner (name of each): PATRICIA TERESA GRAHAM, 7655 Lankershim Blvd., #20, North Hollywood CA 91605, filed a pe-

tition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: PATRICIA TERESA GRAHAM Proposed name: DYLLON JORDEN CASON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 4/29/2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: B The address of the court is 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys CA 91401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in CIVIC CENTER NEWS, 1246 West 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026, of general circulation, printed in this county. Hon. Mary Thornton House Judge of the Superior Court Date: March 2, 2011 Pub. 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/2011

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2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ......................................

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2007 Porsche Cayman S ..................................................

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