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A bar sells, hotel tax breaks, and other happenings Around Town. There’s money for a Downtown arts center, but still no building.

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Get Ready for the Season’s 40 Biggest Downtown Concerts, Shows, Exhibits and Events.

Gary Leonard sees Downtown.

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Urban Scrawl on high-speed rail.

Kevin James wants to be mayor.

A battle over a liquor store.

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, which fills Staples Center July 11-17, is one of the hundreds of entertainment options in Downtown this summer.

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Kings for a Year Downtown Gets Its Fill of the Stanley Cup by Jon RegaRdie executive edidoR

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owntown Los Angeles, in fact the whole city of Los Angeles, has never had a hockey week like last week. On Monday, June 11, the Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 6-1. The Staples Center victory clinched a 4-2 series win and gave the Kings the Stanley Cup, the first in the team’s 45-year existence. The victory galvanized long-suffering fans and those who jumped on the bandwagon during the improbable run — the Kings were the eighth-seeded team in the Western Conference when the playoffs began. They knocked off the top three seeds in the conference despite being underdogs in each series. see Kings, page 28

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Anze Kopitar and the Stanley Cup at the June 14 Staples Center rally celebrating the L.A. Kings’ first championship.

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AROUNDTOWN Challenge Looms for City Redistricting

he City Council is slated to vote Wednesday to finalize the new council boundaries crafted in the recent redistricting process. The maps received preliminary approval on June 13, despite protests from City Council members Jan Perry and Bernard Parks. In a letter to the council, Perry argued that last minute changes had been implemented without full public review. Perry and Parks, who saw their districts drastically altered in the politically charged process, have threatened to sue if the maps are ultimately approved by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Activists in Koreatown have also threatened to use the courts to fight the redrawn boundaries.

King Eddy’s Saloon Sells

he King Eddy Saloon, a dive bar adored by a mix of Skid Row regulars, Historic Core residents and Los Angeles history buffs, will soon have new owners and potentially a new vibe. Michael Leko and Will Shamlian, partners in businesses including the Library Bar and Spring Street bar, are in escrow to buy the historic watering hole from the family that has owned it for decades. Leko and current King Eddy owner Dustin Croick confirmed the pending deal (which was first reported by the Los Angeles Times). The new owners do not plan to significantly change the bar, though Leko said the space will close for several months for a renovation that will be geared toward bringing the more than 90-year-old watering hole up to code. He expects the bar to reopen in early 2013. “We’re going to do our best to try and to bring King Eddy’s back a little bit,” he said. “We’re not

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changing the name, not changing anything.” Croick said the decision to sell stemmed in part from a recent change in ownership of the building, which was purchased along with the neighboring Hotel Baltimore by Historic Core developer Izek Shomof. The new owner wanted Croick to invest in renovations and security and change operating hours. Instead, he opted to sell to Shamlian and Leko, who have a history with Shomof.

Marriott Hotels to Get Tax Break

he City Council last week approved a major tax break for the $172 million Marriott hotel development in South Park planned by Williams/Dame and Associates. The deal, approved on Wednesday, June 13, functions as a rebate on half the tax revenue the 23-story project will generate over its first 25 years. According to a report by the city’s Chief Legislative Analyst, the rebate, which was supported by area labor unions, will cost the city $21.9 million, adjusted for inflation. That money would otherwise be funneled into the city’s General Fund, which pays for services including parks and public safety. The city approved similar tax breaks for three other Downtown hotels. Williams/ Dame was the latest hotelier to claim that, without the tax break, the current financing environment doesn’t support new projects. Critics of the tax breaks, including the ownership of Downtown’s Westin Bonaventure Hotel, say they put competitors at a financial disadvantage. The project, which will include 392 rooms in two Marriott brands in a single building, is slated to break ground this month and open in the summer of 2014.

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n 1972, Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein broke the Watergate story and forever changed the face of investigative journalism. This week, the duo whose works led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon will be in Downtown Los Angeles. On Sunday, June 24, Woodward and Bernstein will receive the President’s Award at a gala dinner staged by the Los Angeles Press Club. The 54th annual Southern California Journalism Awards will also recognize CBS2/KCAL9 investigative reporter David Goldstein and the team of KCET “SoCal Connected” staffers who broke the story of spending abuses at a city housing agency. Additionally, scores of prizes will be handed out recognizing print, radio, TV and online journalists. The event

he topics of computer and cell phone hacking and cyber security are seemingly everywhere these days, with threats from phishing to compromised personal data to identity theft. On Thursday, June 21, Downtowners will get a primer on how to prevent and thwart such attacks. The organization Town-Hall Los Angeles is hosting the 6:30 p.m. event “Cyber Security: Protecting Your Home, Your Business, Your Life.” Town Hall president Jon Goodman will moderate the panel discussion at the California Club that features four experts. Registration is required. Tickets and information are at (213) 6288141 or townhall-la.org.

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EDITORIALS Once Again, Elections Matter

Urban Scrawl by Doug Davis

nless your name is Carmen Trutanich, there is something to cheer about this month’s elections. And no, the thing worth celebrating is not that Nuch finished third in the June 5 balloting, putting him out of the runoff and shockingly dashing his hopes of succeeding Steve Cooley as district attorney. Instead, the good news is what the results of the race said about politics. The completely unexpected finish of chief deputy D.A. Jackie Lacey in the top spot and prosecutor Alan Jackson in the runner-up position said that elections matter. It said that all the so-called experts may not know so much after all, and that the political machine, as it were, sometimes breaks down in unprecedented ways. The results of the district attorney’s race said that people matter more than fundraising. It reminded us of something basic but easy to forget: Voters make the decisions regarding their leaders, and all the upper-echelon consultants, polling and money can’t make the people do something they don’t want to do. The lesson is you can spin some of the people some of the time, but you can’t spin all of the people all of the time. Trutanich is not the first well-funded candidate to come up short on election day (in fact, three years ago he won the city attorney’s race after being heavily outspent in the primary). Instead, he’s the latest example of a situation in which the person with the most money did not win. Nuch had pulled in approximately $1.5 million before voters went to the polls. Both Lacey and Jackson raised less than $600,000. It is easy for people to become disengaged from politics, whether on a local or national level. More and more frequently one hears the refrain that voting doesn’t matter, and in many instances the anointing of a winner days, weeks or months before the polls close adds to the feeling that the public can’t make a difference, that we’re getting coronations rather than elections. In addition to reminding voters that elections matter, the June 5 results should send shock waves through anyone running in or working on the upcoming Los Angeles elections, whether for a City Council seat or for one of the citywide offices (mayor, city attorney or city controller). Just like this month, the March 2013 primary will likely have a low turnout. People may be fatigued after going to the polls to pick a president in November. This opens the door to potentially unexpected results, and anyone who considers him or herself an undisputed front-runner might want to check that confidence. There won’t always be election day miracles, but as the district attorney’s race results reveal, there is no longer any such thing as a certain outcome. That’s good news for the electorate. It means candidates can’t take anything for granted, that they need to work to convince people that they are the person most qualified for the job, not the person who can raise more money and get more endorsements than everyone else.

Art Walk Comes of Age

rt Walk has long been one of Downtown’s most interesting and most discussed events. Since its launch in 2004, the monthly happening has had several clearly demarcated developmental stages, growing from a fun little gathering to a bastion of hip to a nearly out-of-control street party to, today, something relatively mature thanks to some adult supervision and improved financial acumen. Art Walk is adored by those who say it helped put Downtown Los Angeles on the map and looked at skeptically by others who think it turns the Central City into little more than a party zone. The 8-year-old event, like most 8-year-old events, is worlds removed from what it was when it began. The crowds it attracts today could never have been predicted, and in many ways its evolution has mirrored the growth of the Historic Core. Los Angeles Downtown News last week reported on the state of Art Walk circa summer 2012. The high-profile event that takes place on the second Thursday of each month has withstood some travails and has come of age. The organizers deserve credit for ensuring that Art Walk not only still exists, but that it has the potential to remain an important part of Downtown Los Angeles for years to come. Getting here was not easy, and Art Walk supporters and organizers have learned from the troubles of the past. Financial and social challenges have served as change agents, as has tragedy — the accidental death last summer of 2-month-old Marcello Vasquez, killed after a car rolled over the curb and onto a crowded sidewalk, will never be forgotten. In the wake of the incident a city task force made necessary moves to thin out the crowds. Art Walk was launched in 2004 by Bert Green as an effort to drum up business for gallery owners in the Historic Core. The initial gathering drew about 75 people. Art Walk’s growth was organic, spread by word of mouth and Internet accounts. Increasing numbers of people, many of them young, began visiting the galleries concentrated on and around Main and Spring streets. Some walked from their Downtown homes and others drove into the Central City. Some purchased artwork (though galleries have long done more business with the collectors they nurture). More would sip free wine and then hit area bars. It didn’t take long to reach a tipping point, and by 2008 Art

Walk was attracting crowds north of 10,000 (an attendance figure of 20,000 has been mentioned many times, though without any apparent verification). There was a huge media splash, and although boosters cheered the large crowds walking on Downtown streets at night, many gallery owners grew frustrated that people seemed more interested in drinking than buying art. Some galleries even closed during Art Walk, their operators hoping to avoid occasionally unruly patrons. Green eventually stepped aside, and in 2009 and 2010 Art Walk churned through a series of unpaid leaders. In hindsight this lack of compensation was a bad idea. Fractured relationships and uncertain costs imperiled the event until a group of property and business owners pledged $200,000. In late 2010 Joe Moller became Art Walk’s first paid executive director and the organization’s board was bolstered. The financial supporters made clear that they didn’t intend to dig into their pockets for the long term. Thus, in addition to running the event, Moller’s job was to raise money. That’s another arena where today’s Art Walk creates a divide with some art world purists. To ensure that thousands of people can enjoy Art Walk for free, and that the streets get cleaned and other basics are taken care of, Moller has lined up a series of corporate sponsors. Art, meet commerce. There seems to be no shortage of businesses willing to pay in the tens of thousands of dollars to attach their brand to the patina of cool that is Art Walk. Entities including Pepsi, Converse and Zippo have signed on to have their names displayed, sometimes spray-painted on the sidewalk. They also sponsor events, concerts and other activities. Those financial efforts dovetail with other moves to thin out sidewalks that were once nearly impassable. The task force established after Vasquez’s death made appropriate decisions including moving food trucks and street performers out of the center of Art Walk. Fortunately they resisted unnecessary initial suggestions such as closing off entire blocks to auto traffic. Art Walk fits the Downtown of today and is poised to grow and improve. The event can always be better, but Downtowners are fortunate to have a monthly happening that reflects the excitement, creativity and possibility inherent in the community.

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The Man Who Would Be King Kevin James Waves the Outsider Flag in the 2013 Mayor’s Race by Jon RegaRdie executive editoR

n the 1991 film King Ralph, a few dozen members of the British royal family come together for a group photo and, oopsy daisy, are all electrocuted in a freak mishap. The government finds that the next person in line for the throne is, somehow, an American. Thus Ralph Jones, a slovenly Las Vegas lounge singer, is crowned. It was not a documentary. THE REGARDIE REPORT

When I meet Kevin James, the attorney, former talk radio host and current candidate for mayor, I tell him that the only way I can fathom him winning next year’s election is if a similar mishap befalls the other principal candidates and he’s the only guy left standing. While James is intelligent, articulate and has the potential to suck votes from others on election day, I say that I can’t see him overcoming the name recognition, experience and sizable fundraising advantage of his competitors. “Thanks for the vote of confidence,” he deadpans during an afternoon conversation in Spring Street’s Syrup Desserts, and the fact that he doesn’t get peeved proves at least that he has a thicker skin than some elected officials inside City Hall. Instead, James takes the opportunity to explain why he thinks he’ll finish in the top two in the March 2013 election, which would propel him into the May runoff. While there’s plenty to question in his prognostication, he and his top strategist, John Thomas (who ran the campaign that just got Alan Jackson into the runoff for District Attorney), have clearly thought out the election. Even if money is limited, they have a game plan. James, 48, believes that in a low-turnout election (four months after the presidential ballot) he can cobble together about 110,000 votes from four main blocs. He’ll start with Republicans — he’s the only registered GOP candidate in the race — and complement them with listeners of his former late-night radio show (it ended in October). He expects to pull what he calls the “pitchfork and torch” crowd, folks

he says normally won’t vote for anyone inside City Hall. He terms his fourth base “concerned voters,” people who worry that Los Angeles will soon tumble into bankruptcy and want fresh ideas. Is this a case of fuzzy math? Maybe. In the last election without an incumbent, in 2001, about 500,000 people cast ballots for mayor. Turnout has plummeted since, with 412,000 individuals doing their civic duty in the 2005 primary and only 274,000 inkavoting the mayor’s race in 2009. Reaching James’ target will be about as easy as taking a bath with a wild mountain lion. Additionally, private-sector political neophytes rarely fare well in local mayoral elections. Although Richard Riordan won as a very wealthy outsider in 1993, the also upper crust Steve Soboroff finished third eight years later. Last month Austin Beutner, who had the cash to make things interesting, abandoned his run. James may not be a pauper, but it doesn’t seem likely that he can personally invest millions in his own campaign. I ask James if he really thinks his blocs add up to 110,000. “I think it adds up to better than 110,000,” he says. Seat at the Table James has already accomplished a lot. When he declared his candidacy in March 2011, many reporters viewed him as little more than a gadfly. He went unmentioned in some early articles. He and Thomas threw elbows at every sin of omission. That tenacity, along with the fact that James has behaved like a candidate, got him in the conversation. He regularly puts out statements and has released more detailed plans and position papers than his established competitors, City Council members Jan Perry and Eric Garcetti and City Controller Wendy Greuel. James has proved that he deserves a seat at the table. The question is, where does he sit? He might think he’s at the head. Others would suggest that he’s still down by the kids’ section. Part of that stems from James’ campaign shortfalls. His

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A Sneak Peek at Grand Park Checking In on the Long-Awaited 12-Acre Expanse by Ryan VaillancouRt staff wRiteR

ver the past 22 months, the busiest part of the Civic Center has been the outdoor site of Grand Park. An army of workers has been reinventing the 12-acre space since July 2010. Pasadena-based Charles Pankow Builders is nearly done with the $56 million effort. Pankow is slated to turn over the plot to county officials next week. An opening is expected by early August. The park was paid for by Related Cos., developer of the long-delayed Grand Avenue project, as part of the company’s rights to build the mixed-use complex. Rios Clementi Hale Studios handled the designs. Pankow’s Red Ward, the project superintendent, gave a sneak preview of the park to Los Angeles Downtown News and highlighted some of the new elements. A New View: A major shortfall of the park that stretched from Grand Avenue to Broadway was that it was practically invisible to passersby on the west side. On Grand Avenue, public access to the park via narrow walkways was hard to find and large planters with overgrown shrubs completely obscured the view. The planters sat atop winding ramps for the underground parking facility. The new park’s central design element, according to Ward, is a clear sightline between Grand Avenue and City Hall. Trees that once cluttered the center of the park have been removed and replanted elsewhere. A new wide staircase flows down into the park off Grand Avenue. “When we take that fence down and they open this park, and people walk by they’ll be amazed at how they can look down and see all the way to City Hall,” Ward said. Not Just a Fountain: When the park opens, the Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain will no longer be just a concrete structure with surrounding spouts. Instead, it will be a carefully choreographed, “interactive” sculpture with multi-colored lights.

It shoots streams of water that end up in a new adjacent “membrane pool,” a swath of slightly depressed concrete that people will be able to walk in. Water covers the pool, then disappears via a discreet crack into an underground pumping system that recirculates it back into the fountain. The fountain work was undertaken by Outside the Lines, one of 20 subcontractors on the project, Ward said. Wheelchair Access: The park, built in 1966, had been a challenge to navigate for people with physical disabilities. That has been rectified in the new infrastructure, which includes an elevator from Grand Avenue to the park. There is also an array of new ramps. An individual using a wheelchair can now get from Grand Avenue to City Hall via the park, a major change considering the steep grade on public sidewalks between Grand Avenue and Hill Street. History, Restored: The park has been home to nearly a dozen monuments, from a statue of Christopher Columbus to a memorial to Ukranian victims of Russian Communism in the 1930s. All the monuments were removed, refurbished and returned. Some are in new locations, among them the Route of the Settlers of the City of Los Angeles, a stone and marble carving now affixed to a podium near the fountain.

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One standout feature of the $56 million Grand Park is a new stairway entrance from Grand Avenue. It provides a clear sightline from one end of the park to the other.

Green Scene: Downtown residents and workers desperately wanting more grass will be delighted by the new green space. This week, crews will lay sod on the plot across from City Hall. The former parking lot will be covered in grass and walkways and a space will be set aside for dogs. The segment of the park just west of Hill Street will have a new grassy area dotted with shade from jacaranda trees that were saved from the old park. A Sign for All: Passersby will know that they’ve found the park thanks to four new monument signs bearing the park’s name and motto, “the park for everyone,” in more than a dozen languages, from Spanish to Thai. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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Kevin James Continued from page 5 (through Dec. 31) Greuel had raised $1.1 million, Garcetti had pulled in $1.06 million and Perry had claimed $827,000. Those figures are certainly much higher now. James tries to shrug off the financial comparisons. He also brushes aside suggestions that, if he’s serious about running Los Angeles, then he should first get some political experience by going for a City Council or other elected seat. He likes the idea about as much as Socrates liked Hemlock. Obnoxious Fan James grew up in Oklahoma and Texas. He studied accounting at the University of Oklahoma and, like Greuel, was a cheerleader, though Greuel rah-rahed for the San Fernando Valley’s Kennedy High School and James did it for his college in the era of coach Barry Switzer (“I was an obnoxious Sooner football fan,” he admits). He earned a law degree from the University of Houston and moved to Los Angeles in 1987. After two years at a corporate law firm he embarked on a three-year stint as an assistant U.S. attorney and then went into entertainment law. He mentions that he once represented Jennifer Aniston, which I don’t hold against him, despite Along Came Polly. He sat on the board of AIDS Project Los Angeles in the latter half of the ’90s and did two years as co-chair. James presents himself well — during our meeting he’s got a conservative gray suit and a silver and black tie that reminds me of the Oakland Raiders’ color scheme. On his lapel is the American flag pin I noticed a few weeks before when I saw him at an L.A. Live breakfast with officials from the Police Protective League. His radio years have made him a persuasive though occasionally long-winded speaker. He has the potential to do damage once the mayoral debates begin. James is practicing law part time while working on the race, and he clearly relishes his role as the outsider. He repeatedly refers to “Wendy, Jan and Eric” as if they were Cerberus, the three-headed dog that in Greek mythology guards the gates to Hades. Speaking of the underworld, James presents Los Angeles as a town threatened by bankruptcy and awash in corruption somewhere between old-school Chicago patronage and the gleeful graft perpetrated by Nucky Thompson in Atlantic City in “Boardwalk Empire.” He points to scandals everywhere from the city Department of Building and Safety to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. It’s neither the first nor the last time someone will take the “things are going to hell” and “throw da bums out” tack. For now, James is looking to paint a portrait of a citizenry growing angry at their elected leaders. “There’s beginning to be this groundswell of contempt for them,” he says. Expect to hear more soon. Contact Jon Regardie at regardie@downtownnews.com.

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A Booze-Fueled Battle Chinatown and El Pueblo Stakeholders Continue A 17-Year Protest Against a Liquor Store staff writer

n 1995, a city Zoning Administrator labeled a Chinatown liquor store a public nuisance and ordered the shop to clean up its act. Seventeen years later, community groups who say Macy Liquor is still a blight are pleading with the city to shut it down. A zoning official is now considering a revocation of the store’s operating permit and is expected to rule on the matter this month. According to a host of Chinatown and El Pueblo-area businesses and community organizations, Macy Liquor at 111 Cesar Chavez Ave. has long been a go-to merchant for area homeless individuals who often buy single cans or servings of beer, liquor and wine and other alcoholic drinks. Those same people, area stakeholders complain, panhandle for change, appear drunk in public, urinate on sidewalks and on private property and harass tourists. Whereas most liquor stores are prohibited from selling single servings of beer and fortified wine, Macy’s decades-old permit gives it “grandfathered” rights to sell the individual containers. Now, the shop’s one-can privilege is under fire from police and the local City Council office, who are urging the zoning administrator to ban the single serving sales. In the eyes of local stakeholders like George Yu, executive director of the Chinatown Business Improvement District, the single-can ban doesn’t go far enough. He’s among a group calling for outright revocation of Macy’s permit. He cited regular reports of public drunkenness and trash near the store. “This community does not need a store that predominantly sells alcoholic beverages to a group of people that can least afford to be consuming those beverages,” said Yu. Macy Liquor operator Wah Tung Fong declined to comment, but David Gee, the son of the property owner and a frequent advocate on behalf of Fong, said the store does not bear sole responsibility for community issues related to alcohol

use and homelessness. He questioned whether shuttering the shop would have any impact on the area homeless population. There are other nearby liquor stores, including at least one — BJ Market at 711 N. Broadway — that sells single servings. “It’s unfair to try to place all the blame on the smallest store, just because they’re up for permit review,” Gee said. Still, Gee said that he supports the proposal to prohibit the sale of single cans, even though the ban would likely hurt his tenant’s business. “I think that in his situation, maybe that’s what it’s going to take in order to allow them to stay in business at all,” Gee said. Same Old Story On June 5, Macy Liquor had a hearing before a city zoning administrator, who has the authority to revoke what are known as conditional use permits (separate from liquor licenses, which are regulated by the state). The shop has been under periodic review since it was first dubbed a public nuisance 17 years ago. Although critics of the store have long been lobbying the city to revoke its permit, in several review hearings officials have ruled that the store has mostly complied with its operating restrictions. Zoning officials have added additional conditions over the years but have stopped short of revoking the permit. At the last review of Macy’s in 2007, a zoning official found the store to be substantially in compliance with the permit’s 18 conditions. According to a city report, Macy’s operators had attended multiple police-led training on issues related to alcohol sales. In four instances since 2007, a report said, the shopkeepers refused to sell alcohol to police decoys posing as underage or intoxicated customers. There’s one condition, however, that community groups insist has long gone unmet — that Macy’s employ a security guard. The business, whose shopping area measures about 240 square feet, does not pay for security personnel, but has so far satisfied the city mandate because the property owner pays tax assessments to the business improvement district. The

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Some Chinatown stakeholders say Macy Liquor is a neighborhood blight — it was declared a public nuisance in 1995.

BID provides security for the whole Chinatown area, but Yu urged the city to require additional security. The Los Angeles Police Department and the office of First District City Councilman Ed Reyes are now recommending that the zoning administrator specifically require an in-house security guard, along with a single-serving ban, according to Reyes’ office. Although Gee, the son of the property owner, supports the proposed ban on single can sales, he said a mandate to hire a security guard would likely put Macy out of business. Wong, the owner, works the shop himself and has no employees because he can’t afford to hire any, Gee said. LAPD Central Area Capt. Horace Frank acknowledged that the availability of single cans likely contributes to nuisance issues that stem from the area homeless population, but he said it would be unfair to tie the problem to a single liquor store. That’s partly why the department will not recommend outright revocation of Macy’s license, Frank said. The zoning administrator is accepting public comments regarding the issue through June 19. It is uncertain when a final ruling will be made. Contact Ryan Vaillancourt at ryan@downtownnews.com.

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hen it comes to War Horse, even longtime theatergoers act like high school girls the first time The Bea tles hit the States. OK, that’s an exa ggeration — but not much of one . The production that debuted in London before landing on Broadway last spri ng earned five Tonys, including Bes t Play. The tale of a boy, Albert, and Joey , his equine companion, is at the Ahm anson Theatre through July 29 (in preview s now; the opening is June 29). The show set in England in World War I is laud ed as much for the drama and the acting as for the horse, which is wonder fully manipulated by three puppeteers. at L.A. Live At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 974-4400 or ans of Travis Pastrana, Nyjah Huston centertheatregroup. and Ryan Nyquist will be flocking to org. Downtown June 28-July 1. So will everyone else who digs skateboarding, motocross and BMX. The summer X Games used to be spread in venues across Los Angeles, but once again this year, all the extreme sports action takes place in Downtown. There is

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even, for the second year, a rallycross competition in which rocket-like little cars race on real Downtown streets equipped with jumps. There will be ramps indoors and outdoors, and plenty of parties too. Need we say more? At L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., espn.com/action/xgames.

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hen it comes to Cirque du Soleil, you can bank on one thing — a display of human movement, strength, grace and creativity that is unmatched by any other performance troupe. There’s one other guarantee about this traveling ode to the King of Pop — you know the music will be good. “Michael Jackson the Immortal” combines Cirque’s gymnastic and athletic displays with some smooth dance-floor criminals. A live band pumps out the late MJ’s tunes, the lyrics of which drive the narrative of the show. How will they interpret “Beat it”? Find out Aug. 13-14. At 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7326 or cirquedusoleil.com.

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n Downtown dogs command the streets. They run wild in the parks. On July 11, hundreds of them will occupy the plaza of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Last year the event, orchestrated by the Downtown Center Business Improvement District, pulled more than 2,000 living creatures (approximately 750 canines and 1,300 people). What makes it delightful is that there is no agenda. Don’t expect speeches, as instead local stakeholders of the two and fourlegged variety simple mingle, talk and sniff each other. Pet supply businesses offer samples and there are dogs and even a few cats up for adoption. At 555 W. Temple St., downtownla.com/dogday.

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ver 26 years the Los Angeles Conservancy has turned its annual Last Remaining Seats into a ritua l, wi th cr ow ds co m in g each summer to see cla ssic films in classic movie pa laces. The six-week series ends this month, and the final show in Downtown is a Ju ne 27 screening of the 1922 Do uglas Fairbanks version of Robin Hood. Leonard Maltin will introduce the film at the majestic Orpheum Theatre and Robert Israel will accom pany the action on the Wur litzer organ. Also in Downtow n is a June 20 showing of Lo s Tres Mosqueteros, a 1942 film starring Cantinflas. At 842 S. Broadway, laconservancy.org.

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he high priest of psychobilly, Reverend Horton Heat, brings his punk-meets-OldWest-Americana to Pershing Square on Aug. 18. For those not accustomed to the genre, imagine a giant music snowball rushing down a hill: It snatches up Elvis-era rock, rolls over the Waylon Jennings songbook, then plows through a Ramones and Sex Pistolsonly jukebox. Riding on top yelling giddy-up is the red guitar-toting reverend. It’s one of several big nights in the series held each summer at the Financial District park. Other highlights include The Fixx and Modern English on July 21 and John Doe Aug. 11. At 532 S. Olive St., laparks.org/pershingsquare.

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dults and paper boats are usually considered mutually exclusive. That’s not the case on June 28. At the fifth annual Psomas Paper Yacht Challenge a plethora of Downtowners will seek to craft a vehicle that is capable of speeding across the fountain in the Financial District. Giant fans propel the sail-bearing ships, and proceeds from entry fees and a silent auction will benefit Downtown’s Para Los Niños. Interestingly, Downtown’s hefty contingent of architects and engineers don’t fare the best — an administrative assistant fashioned the fastest craft two years in a row. At Fifth and Flower streets, information and registration at psomas.com.

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or the fourth year in a row, the Nike 3 on 3 basketball tournament will take over L.A. Live. The increasingly popular event slam dunks the South Park entertainment complex from Aug. 3-5, photo by Gary Leonard with dozens of half courts set up around Staples Center. Teams, some of which fly in from out of state, play in brackets arranged according to age and skill — there’s also a tournament for wheelchair ballers. Whether you’re an avid hoops player or just a spectator, the bustling scene is not to be missed. In addition to the competitive tournament, expect celebrity games and a dunk contest in Nokia Plaza. At 1000 W. Olympic Blvd. or nike3on3.com. photo by Mitch Maher

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olding paper into cute shapes may have once been a kid’s pastime, but it has now developed into a respected art form. The Japanese American National Museum pays heed to the evolution of origami with the exhibit Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami. The show that runs through Aug. 26 at the Little Tokyo museum includes 150 pieces from 45 international artists. Just don’t expect 150 versions of the folded crane. Although there are a few of those, there are also paper hawks, scorpions, dinosaurs and even a swarm of locusts made out of money. At 369 E. First St., (213) 625-0414 or janm.org.

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he mambo — that infectiously danceable dialect of the Afro Cuban musical language — has its backbone in Israel “Cachao” Lopez. The late Cuban composer and upright bass player defined the sound and inspired a whole wave of Latin musicians and hip-swaying salseros. On July 21 at 8 p.m., Grand Performances pays tribute to Cachao with an all-star mambo orchestra featuring Danilo Lozano, Rene Camacho, Alberto Salas and more. If you pack a pre-concert picnic, and really, you should, then be sure to snag some medianoches and mix up a batch of mojitos in a thermos. It’s time to mambo. At Cal Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2159 or grandperformances.org.

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he folks at the Music Center’s Active Arts program believe that no one should be a wallflower. Ever. That’s why the Dance Downtown nights, which take place every other Friday through Sept. 7, start with lessons from professionals. Each evening is a different style, and on July 27 disco takes over. So don your John Travolta white suit, brush up on the electric slide and get ready to party like it’s 1977. If, for some reason, disco isn’t your thing, other options are Bollywood & Bhangra on June 29 and ’60s night on Aug. 10. All sessions feature DJs, are free and run from 6:30-10 p.m. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-3660 or mussiccenter.org.

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ver nearly two decades, Aloud has become a crucial part of the Downtown cultural scene. The free events in the Central Library, sometimes as many as three a week, draw people from across the region. This summer curator Louise Steinman’s slate is as strong as ever. Highlights include Lost City Radio author Daniel Alarcon (shown here) participating in a series of bilingual radio stories on June 26, Janet Fitch and Dana Spiotta together two nights later, Precious author Sapphire July 9, and a talk and performance by young L.A. Philharmonic violinist Robert Gupta on July 18. Reservations are recommended. At 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7025 or aloudla.org

…by the Arts District Business Improvement District (AD BID) for an insider’s look into Los Angeles’ hottest and most eclectic neighborhood. This first-ever event will provide you with unparalleled, guided access to private residential, commercial and industrial properties. A luncheon with select Arts District leaders (property owners, business owners, residents and local government officials) will follow the tour. Our goal is simple: to show you why we think the Arts District is the best Downtown neighborhood and help you decide if you or your business would like to be part of it.

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old up closed fist, knuckles facing you. Raise index finger. At same time, lift pinkie. Hold above head and wave back and forth. Now you’re ready for the Grammy Museum’s heavy metal exhibition. The South Park institution, which put The History of Heavy Metal together with Revolver Magazine, displays rare artifacts such as Ozzy’s vest, concert guitars and vintage posters. The exhibition also explores metal history and its subgenres, and covers the controversy that has surrounded the most hair rockingest of musical forms for the past four decades. The show runs through February 2013. At 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. photo courtesy Grammy Museum

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o place in Downtown Los Angeles does avant-garde like REDCAT. The venue in the back of Walt Disney Concert Hall continues to bring new voices to local audiences June 28-July 1, when Ugandan American artist Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine performs A Missionary Position. The solo multimedia show, postponed from last year, addresses the vicious homophobia in Uganda though an assemblage of performance, video and photographs. The work explores the country’s LGBT community via a series of characters, among them a government official and a gay priest. Which means it’s sort of like an Eric Bogosian solo show, but completely, utterly different. At 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org.

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hen it opened in London in 2004, the musical Mary Poppins was sometimes referred to as “Scary Poppins” because it veered away the from the glitter of the 1964 Disney film A and instead contained some dark tones reminiscent of the original books by P.L. Travers. The show, which umbrella lands in Downtown Aug. 9-Sept. 2, may lack Dick Van Dyke, but it’s still very family friendly. Some songs are copped from the film and others are new, and “Step in Time” and“Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” blow audiences away. Mary was a hit when it played the Ahmanson in 2009, so it’s no surprise that nanny dearest is back. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 9744400 or centertheatregroup.org.

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ou know the Los Angeles natives will bring the funk thanks to Flea and Anthony Keidis. What will make the Aug. 11 show really interesting is the guitarist. Longtime six-string slayer John Frusciante has given way to young Josh Klinghoffer. The Chili Peppers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this spring, a bizarre concept if you remember their brash socks-on-appendages early years, and they’re sure to get all freaky styley when they play in the same place where their basketball idols the Lakers usually hold court. Get ready for the hits, everything from “Under the Bridge” to “Give it Away” to “Californication.” At 1111 S. Figueroa St., staplescenter.com.

f you see a menacing crowd of pirates, space fairies and robots in Downtown, then you probably are not on LSD. More than likely it’s Anime Expo time. Set for June 29-July 2, the four-day event at the Los Angeles Convention Center is a celebration of Japanese animation and manga (comic books), and there will be music, screenings, panel discussions, autograph sessions, karaoke and a video game competition. It’s also an excuse to dress up, as attendees are all about the costume play and come adorned as their favorite characters. It’s open to the public, and approximately 125,000 people are expected to attend. At 1201 S. Figueroa St., anime-expo-org.

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here will be a ringmaster. There will be clowns. There will be lion tamers. On opening night there will be protestors who hate that the circus employs pachyderms. Still, when Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus elephant walks into Staples Center July 11-17 there will be all the cotton candy-colored spectacle, as well as all the cotton candy, that one expects from the world’s most famous circus. This summer’s three-ring extravaganza is titled “Dragons,” in case that matters, and in addition to the acrobats and strong men there will be martial arts masters and the Panfilov Troupe, which has a dozen trained kitty cats. Yes, you can train cats. At 1111 S. Figueroa St., staplescenter.com.

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in the historic core he monthly celebration of art and an excuse to party at Downtown bars is never bigger than during the summer. Up to 30,000 people are expected to attend Art Walk during the events on the second Thursday of every month (July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13). Expect more programming at the Art Walk lounge, as the organization that runs the event is teaming up with various sponsors to host concerts and other activities. Most galleries will stay open until 10 p.m., though the watering holes will be packed for hours after that. Food trucks and street performers have been moved out of the center of Art Walk, but still continue to ply their trade. At downtownartwalk.org.

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hy see a chorus when you can be the chorus? That’s the philosophy at the group singing sessions organized by the Music Center’s Active Arts program. There’s no telling exactly what will be on tap when the team unleashes “Celebrate Broadway!” night Aug. 17. Perhaps something from The Music Man or Cats. It could be tunes from Hair or Les Miz or Wicked or Jesus Christ Superstar or West Side Story. Whatever the lineup, the songs will be loud and they will come from hundreds of people all raising their voice as one. On June 22 there’s a sing-along with Disney songs. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-3660 or mussiccenter.org.

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he recently resurrected comedy show keeps the laughs coming at least through July 8. Hosted by Beth Lapides (shown here) at Club Fedora on Sunday evenings inside the First & Hope restaurant, the decidedly alter alternative comedy night has prominent names swap standard stand-up ma material for original personal tales. It’s a tiny 70-seat venue that attracts some big names. Past performers have included Margaret Cho, Patton Oswalt and Sandra Bernhard. The June 24 show will include Eddie Pepitone and Moon Unit Zappa. On July 1 expect Kevin Nealon, Lauren Weedman and Rick Overton. Un-Cabaret, which was launched in the ’90s and had a long Westside run before dying and being reborn Downtown, could be extended, so check the website. At 701 W. First St., (213) 617-8555 or firstandhope.com, tickets at barfedora.tunestub.com.

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ou can go large, small or, preferably, both during a visit to the Natural History Museum. The Exposition Park destination’s big draw continues to be the Dinosaur Hall, the spectacular presentation of more than 20 full specimens unveiled last summer (there are also hundreds of individual fossils). On the other side of the spectrum is the Butterfly Pavilion; more than 50 varieties of the delicate, winged creatures flit about in a specially constructed facility on the lawn in front of the museum. There are also old-school dioramas, displays on gems and minerals and even an insect zoo. At 900 Exposition Blvd, (213) 763-3466 or nhm.org.

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ome scoff at competitive bearding, but those people will not be allowed anywhere near the Belasco on June 24, when the Los Angeles Beard and Mustache Club hosts its second annual throwdown. Competitors will have facial hair battles in nine categories, including the Business Beard, Styled Mustache, Sideburns/Mutton Chops and Whiskerinas, a term for what the club calls “lady beards.” The event, which runs from 2-9 p.m., also includes DJs, live bands, raffles, four bars and a batch of food trucks. You may want to hairy up (sorry) and get tickets early — last year’s beard battle sold out. At 1050 S. Hill St., labeardcomp.com.

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ou member George Lopez right? The wide-eyed comedian has been making audiences laugh for years with his cultural wisecracks and lines that take people back to their childhood, like “Why you crying?” and “Member? You member?” In addition to hosting his own dating show, called “Take Me Out,” Lopez is on a comedy tour titled “That’s the America I Live In.” So check out his American when he stops Downtown at the Nokia Theater July 13-14. It’s for mature audiences only, so member, no children. at At 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 7636020 or nokiatheatrelalive.com.

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ot unlike MOC A’s big street ar t su rv ey la st ye ar , th e summer exhibi tion at the Gef fen Contemporary takes an art fo rm rooted in outdoo r expression an d explores it with in museum wal ls. Ends of the Earth is billed as the fir st large-scale exhibi tion to deal broa dly with land ar t, that amorph ous genre affiliated with artists incl uding Robert Smith son and Micha el Heizer. General ly, land artists use natural materia ls to alter existin g landscapes. Tak e Smithson’s “Spi ral Jetty,” a 1,500foot mud and salt cr spiral of rock, ystals arranged in the Great Salt Lake in Utah (t he piece is documen ted in the MOC A show in a film). Or Keith Arnat t’s 19 68 w o rk “L iv er p o o l B ea ch Burial” (shown here). The show runs through Se pt. 3. At 152 N. Cen tral Ave., (213) 626-6222 or moc a.org.

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oel Bloom was a complex and many-splendored figure: He was a community leader, a storeowner, an artist and, when it came to certain interests that wanted to develop/ ravage the Arts District, a downright thorn in their side. Bloom pushed the community forward, and though he died in 2007 he is remembered each summer in the street festival that takes place at the corner where his Bloom’s General Store once stood. Bloomfest L.A. is July 21, and there will be food, live bands, gardeners, a kids’ zone, crafts and plenty of art displays. Bloom may be gone, but he is not forgotten. At Third Street and Traction Avenue, bloomfestla.com.

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ark Rothko was an acclaim ed 20th century painter. Alfred Molina is an acclaimed 20th and 21st century actor. Put the m together and you get Red, which fills the stage of the Music Center venue Aug. 1-Sept. 9. The show has a serious pedigree: It captured the 2010 Tony Aw ard for Best Play. Molina shares the stage with “Glee ” actor Jonathan Groff in the two-character produ ction set in the 1950s in Rothko’s studio. The artist is working on a commissioned painting and takes on a young assistant, and then begins to feel threatene d by his talents. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or centertheatregroup.org.

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at Exposition park oviegoers can take it to the streets this summer, and they can bring their little dogs too. The Street Food Cinema series takes place at Exposition Park through Sept. 1, and although there are weekly shows, the highlight will be June 23, when James Cameron’s Avatar is projected on a 40-by-22-foot screen. Really, what’s better than seeing blue people at sunset and relaxing in the warm summer night? Other highlights include American Pie on July 21 and an ’80s double feature on July 18 with Sixteen Candles and Valley Girl. The event includes food trucks and a live band plays before each movie. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, and dogs are allowed. At 700 Exposition Park Drive, streetfoodcinema.com.

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ome bright new voices learn from composition pros at SongFest, which is taking place at the Colburn School through June 27. This is worth mentioning because, after private classes, there are free performances in the Grand Avenue school. The students and teachers are putting on concerts as frequently as twice a day during the SongFest run. On June 20 at 7:30 p.m. catch the event “Songs of William Bolcom.” It’s set to the Jane Kenyon poem “Gettysburg: July 1, 1863”. For a more worldly experience check out “España!,” with the music of Spanish composers Luis Mison and Amadeo Vives as well as L German composer Robert Schumann. ry Ga y b At 200 S. Grand Ave., oto ph (213) 621-4720 or songfest.us.

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an’t you hear that boom, badoom boom, boom, badoom boom, bass? It’s the sound of derrière deity Nicki Minaj, coming to Nokia Theatre on Aug. 5. The “Super Bass” songstress known for her quick and quickwitted rapping style is touring her album Pink Friday…Roman Reloaded. Expect lots of electric green hair to bounce around to tracks like “Your Love,” “Starships” and, everybody’s favorite missive to all the not-nice girls talking smack, “Beez in the Trap, Bee-Beez in the Trap.” At 777 Chick Hearn Ct., (213) 763-6020 or nokiatheatrelalive.com.

ans of electronic dance music, hip-hop and even indie rock will descend on Downtown Los Angeles Aug. 3-4. Hard Summer returns to the Los Angeles State Historic Park, bigger and better than ever — it’s now a two-day show and it’s already been written up in Rolling Stone. That’s partly because the event features superstar DJ Skrillex, who the same magazine said has purchased a Downtown condo. Also on the lineup are Boys Noize, British band Bloc Party and Swedish group Miike Snow. Altogether more than 50 acts and DJs will take the stage at the Chinatown-adjacent park. At 1245 N. Spring St., hardfest.com.

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SPONSORED LISTINGS L.A.’s Largest Mixer XIV Shrine Auditorium Expo Center, 700 W. 32nd St., (323) 230-5656 or lamixer.com. July 19, 5-9 p.m.: Join Los Angeles area chambers and business organizations for The Ultimate Business Networking Event. Mix and mingle with hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of business people representing industries and companies in and around Southern California. L.A.’s Largest Mixer XIV is an opportunity to reach small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different chambers of commerce and business organizations can make your business grow. Mixer admission: $20 per person (no credit cards). Tuesday, June 19 Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot at Aloud Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org. 7 p.m.: Sociologist, MacArthur “genius grant” recipient and Harvard professor Sara LawrenceLightfoot examines moments that define how we transition through our lives. She comes Downtown to discuss her new book Exits: The Endings That Set Us Free with former City Hall insider Robin Kramer. Thursday, June 21 A New Deal for Los Angeles at Aloud Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org. 7 p.m.: FDR’s vast social outreach and infrastructure building programs are the subject of A New Deal for Los Angeles with David Kipen, who wrote the introduction to the reissued Los Angeles in the 1930s: The WPA Guide to the City of Angels, and Gray Brechin, founder of the Living New Deal, an effort to inventory and map the legacy of New Deal projects in the United States.

Friday, June 22 Dirty Dancing Dance-Along California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2159 or grandperformances.org. 7:45 p.m.: Dance Camera West and the Los Angeles Film Festival team with Grand Performances for a Dirty Dancing dance-along. Dance the night away while watching the classic coming of age film on the big screen at Cal Plaza. Overnight Adventure at NHM 900 Exposition Blvd., (213) 763-DINO or nhm.org. 7 p.m.: An opportunity to sleep in the Natural History Museum for boys and girls. sunday, June 24 Los Angeles Press Club Awards Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., (213) 669-8081 or lapressclub.org. 5 p.m.: Watergate reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are the featured guests at the Press Club’s 54th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Dozens of prizes will be handed out recognizing the best work by the region’s print, radio, TV and online journalists. Studio: Summer 2012 at REDCAT 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. June 24-25, 8:30 p.m.: Experimental Los Angeles performing artists offer new works and works-inprogress in this ongoing series. FuTure eVenTs Aloud Mark Taper Auditorium, Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org. All events at 7 p.m. June 26: “Radio Ambulante: Stories from the Americas” features Lost City Radio novelist Daniel Alarcón with radio producers in a bilingual conversation. June 28: The struggles of an artist’s life are re-examined through a modern urban lens by two critically acclaimed novelists, Dana Spiotta and Janet Fitch. July 9: Bestselling author Sapphire tells the story of Abdul Jones, the son of Precious in The Kid. She’ll be in conversation with Brighde Mullins.

July 10: In her new memoir, Joy Harjo, an internationally known performer and writer of the Mvskoke/Creek Nation, explores her own journey to becoming an award-winning poet. So expect some poems. July 12: The event “Strumming New Traditions: The Sounds of L.A.’s Son Jarocho” tells the story of East L.A.’s Las Cafeteras and their blend of Angeleno urban edge and political activism. A performance by Las Cafeteras follows. July 17: It’s all about the local food scene in the panel discussion “Flavor Forward: A Taste of Downtown L.A.” The speakers are chefs Ilan Hall (The Gorbals), Judy Han (Blue Cow, Mendocino Farms), John Rivera Sedlar (Rivera), Ricardo Zarate (Mo-Chica) and Patricia Zarate (HomeGirl Café). July 18: The event “Passion with a Purpose/The Healing Power of Music” features a talk and performance by young L.A. Philharmonic violinist Robert Gupta. July 24: “Newer Poets XVII” brings, you guessed it, some newer poets! Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, Mia Carli, Paul Lieber, Angela Penaredondo, Veronica Reyes and Rolland Vasin all come together for one giant reading. Anime Expo 1201 S. Figueroa St., (213) 741-1151 or lacclink.com. June 29-July 2: Anime Expo 2012 returns with all of your costume play and manga needs. See tens of thousands of your vibrantly dressed new best friends. Art Walk Historic Core, (213) 617-4929 or downtownartwalk.org. July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 13, 5-11 p.m.: The galleries, bars and restaurants host their monthly open house for neighbors and strangers alike to explore the diverse wonder of local flavor. Bloomfest 800 E. Third St., (213) 537-4483 or bloomfestla.com. July 21, 2-10 p.m.: The vibrant and always lively Arts District hosts the annual celebration of late neighborhood leader Joel Bloom. Music, food and art collide in oddly organized streets and adjacent sausage restaurants.

California African American Museum 600 S. Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. July 4, 11 a.m.: CAAM celebrates America’s 236th birthday with patriotic musical performances and spoken word. The show begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks afterward. July 8, 2 p.m.: Meet the Artists of the Shared Thread exhibit. July 14, 1 p.m.: Wanda Austin, president and CEO of the Aerospace Corporation, explores life’s journeys, insights and issues. July 21, 2 p.m.: The public is invited to experiment with the variety of methods and styles used by artists in the Primas Collection. July 22, 2 p.m.: Gardener Saat Rai Amnwt teaches participants how to build window boxes and raised beds. Aug. 4, 1 p.m.: “Stories From the Islands” features Michael McCart’s engaging storytelling of Caribbean folktales. Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: A night of salsa and soul music. Aug. 12, 12 p.m.: The Golden State Mutual Insurance Company’s immense art collection comes alive in slides. Aug. 25, 1 p.m.: Cut and paint your own paper mask in artist Elliott Pinkney’s workshop African Designs. Aug. 26, 1 p.m.: Artist Charla Puryear helps visitors create a hanging mobile with organic materials and leaves. Aug. 30, 7 p.m.: An appearance by Issa Rae, producer, director and writer of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Sept. 2, 11 a.m.: The Caribbean communities and their cultural contributions are celebrated during a Labor Day eve extravaganza. Sept. 8, 1 p.m.: Part of a series of panel discussions “Black Politics — Past, Present and Future: The Vote/Why Vote?” explores facing today’s electorate. Panelists include Robert Farrell and Nate Holden. Grand Performances California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2159

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Continued from previous page ern melody makes for one special dish called Zaub or grandperformances.org. Nasty. Aug. 2, 8 p.m.: Fruit of the Trees, Salt of the Seas June 21, 8 p.m.: Piano pressed rock from Tu features Rachael Narins and Suzanne Griswold in a Fawning, Nintendo pop from Blacks and stutter culinary demonstration of the virtues of olive oil and synth chillwave from Dream Panther. salt. June 22, 8 p.m.: Low-key introspective tunes from Aug. 10 and 11, 8 p.m.: Na Lei Hulu/Ka Wekiu is pensive Jarrod Gorbel. traditional Polynesian dance and music. June 23, 8 p.m.: Full on surf rock explosions with Lady of Guadalupe Celebration Lemon Sun and fellow vintage sound inclined The 3939 S. Figueroa St., (213) 747-7111 or Soft White Sixties. lacoliseumlive.com. June 24, 6:30 p.m.: The aural equivalent to an out Aug. 5, 12:30 p.m.: Speakers, performers and of body experience, Clogs is the light they tell you to prayer are featured at the Los Angeles Memorial come back from. Coliseum during the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cel- Broadway Bar ebration. 830 S. Broadway, (213) 614-9909 or broadwaybar.la. Lucha VaVoom June 21: HM Soundsystem’s electronica variety Mayan Theatre, 1038 S. Hill St., (213) 746-4674 or show Broader Than Broadway. luchavavoom.com. Casey’s Irish Pub Aug. 9, 7 p.m.: There will be masked Mexican 613 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2353 or bigcaseys.com. wrestling, there will be burlesque, there will be teJune 22, 10 p.m.: The Terrapin revives hard rock. quila. It’s the ultimate summer spectacle of the gro- The Terrapin also plays faster than a turtle. tesque and sublime. Embrace the Lucha. June 23, 10 p.m.: Rock by committee with Planets. MOCA Club Nokia 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 626-6222 or moca.org. 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-7000 or June 28, 7 p.m.: Robert Barry discusses his work clubnokia.com. in the current land art exhibition.. June 21, 7:30 p.m.: Heavy, pounding metal action Natural History Museum with Ministry. 900 Exposition Blvd., (213) 763-DINO or nhm.org. Exchange LA July 27: The Museum’s Overnight Adventures 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com. program features Camp Dino for boys and girls. June 22, 10 p.m.: It’s Tritonal & Richard Durand. Nokia Theater Nokia Theater 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6020 or 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6020 or nokiatheatrelalive.com. nokiatheatrelalive.com. July 11, 6 p.m.: The 2012 Espys, that annual June 22: Reinvigorated and catchy as heck blueaward fest for athletes who crave your attention. grass from the Avett Brothers. July 23, 7 p.m.: The return of that thing we watch June 23: La Arrolladora Banda El Limon. 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July 8-September 2: For their first major solo exhi- One-Eyed Gypsy bition in the United States, Berlin-based Jay Chung & 901 East First St., (626) 340-3529 or one-eyedgypsy.com. Q Takeki Maeda further an ongoing inquiry into the June 20, 10 p.m.: RT and the 44s. systems that underlie processes and contexts of social June 22, 10 p.m.: Electro beats meets folk with exchange. Whatever the heck that means. Restavrant. Redwood Bar and Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 652-4444 or theredwoodbar.com. Blue Whale June 18: Frank Fairfield’s Americana. 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or June 19: Dirty Ed Tuesday. bluewhalemusic.com. June 20: Lightnin’ Woodcock and Tulsa Skull s ew June 18: Cathy Segal Garcia Group. N Swingers. n w to n /L.A.Dow .comBlockrad. June 19: Michael Mull June 21: Blank Expressions, Thee Teepees and bookand FaceOctet June 20: Bryan Schnelle, Nine Winds Festival III, Black Boots. Daniel Rosenboom Septet and Vinny Golia Sextet. 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2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. June 25, 8 p.m.: June residency features local rockers The Colourist and Blondfire with Kitten and Monokino. July 26, 8 p.m.: Scott Lucas & The Married Men celebrate their new collection of stringy, expansive rock. June 27, 7:30 p.m.: On point a capella with an eye for the contemporary, Sonos proves that there’s no synth quite like the human vocal box. BTW, the Human Beatbox proved that years ago. June 28, 8 p.m.: The Heavy are a buzzing, frenetic mixtape of genres and grooves. Embrace the mad checkered frenzy. June 30, 8 p.m.: Punchy garage rock from The Soft Pack, Abe Vigoda and Dunes. July 1, 6:30 p.m.: Brendan Hines with a little rock for a Sunday evening. July 2, 8 p.m.: Synth splattered, straight up rock outfit Family of the Year puts the clear back in nuclear family. July 3, 8 p.m.: In case you missed their residency or one of their myriad performances since then, up and coming indie rockers and Crying Game fans Incan Abraham will be back. July 5, 8 p.m.: Canadian phenoms Young Empires join the Central Valley’s resident electro wizard

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Humans. July 6, 8 p.m.: Epic electro rock from Everybody Else. July 8, 7 p.m.: Before you take off on a long and ponderous summer road trip looking to explore the boundaries of the American frontier, take in some Paper Bird. July 9, 8 p.m.: Chunky, rumbling beats festoon the erotic orchestral feel of July residency superhero JMSN. July 11, 8 p.m.: Fallen Riviera builds spacious reverbing rhythms beneath breathy vocal musings on identity. July 12, 8 p.m.: When the pop-punk world imploded from overuse, a bevy of talented musicians exploded into indie giving us such bountiful acts as Sanglorians, Sandbox and Hunting Accident. July 13, 8 p.m.: Local ghouls United Ghosts bring their synth draped pounding rock into Beverly Boulevard’s finest venue. July 14, 8 p.m.: Carina Round’s music is dark, churning and endorsed by both Brian Eno and Maynard James Keenan, which should be enough. July 15, 6:30 p.m.: Down home but filled with long scoping insights, Simon Joyner gets it done. July 16, 8 p.m.: Chunky, rumbling beats festoon the erotic orchestral feel of July residency gang JMSN. July 17, 8 p.m.: Big enveloping beats encompass Foxes. July 20, 8 p.m.: A perfuming flower of the macabre, Marissa Nadler’s subdued folk takes its cues from a dark wonder. July 22, 6:30 p.m.: If crunched psych rock is your bag, come bask in the glow of The Mallard. July 23, 8 p.m.: Another night with JMSN. July 24, 8 p.m.: Nancy Sinatra looks and Ani DiFranco sounds from Kelly Paige. July 25, 7 p.m.: Why do birds suddenly appear when the Family Crest plays here? July 26, 8 p.m.: Noah and the Megafauns bring up serious questions about Biblical lore and modern living in some apocalyptic acoustic rock. July 28, 8 p.m.: Oversized harps abound with String Theory. Don’t get instrument envy. July 29, 7 p.m.: This band’s tempestuous, rhythmic rock puts the fun in Funeral Club. July 30, 8 p.m.: The end of the July residency of JMSN. July 31, 6:30 p.m.: Multi genre, multi instrument fiesta with Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles. July 31, 8 p.m.: Southeast Engine falls at the exact point where Americana meets Arcade Fire. August 2, 8 p.m.: Spooky and pleasantly disjointed, it’s no small coincidence that eerie crooner Chrysta Bell’s album was produced by David Lynch Aug. 6, 8 p.m.: Rock made resurgent with accessible heartache kings Tribes. Aug. 7, 7 p.m.: Black Hi-Lighter: counter-intuitive name, straightforward rock quartet sound. Aug. 13, 8 p.m.: Rock made resurgent with accessible heartache kings Tribes. Aug. 14, 8 p.m.: The lady named Kelly Paige is back. Aug. 17, 8 p.m.: Welcome the Be Good Tanyas and their old-timey finger picking splendor. Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.: Mike Viola makes music for films and music for your ears. Indulge in both. Broadway Bar 830 S. Broadway, (213) 614-9909 or broadwaybar.la. Every Thursday: HM Soundsystem’s electronica variety show Broader Than Broadway. Casey’s Irish Pub 613 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2353 or bigcaseys.com. June 29, 10 p.m.: The Terrapin comes out of its shell to rock hard. June 30, 10 p.m.: Rock on with Planets. Club Nokia 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-7000 or clubnokia.com. June 25, 7:30 p.m.: The search for the next Freddie Mercury is on. Hard shoes to fill, yes, but vaunted entertainment for all as the Queen Experience takes the stage. July 7, 7:30 p.m.: The Dan Band is the best blanking cover band you’ll ever hear. July 12, 7:30 p.m.: Chill out on decades-old grooves from Tangerine Dream. July 19, 7:30 p.m.: New Orleans’ own Ledisi with Eric Benet. July 27, 7:30 p.m.: A little bit of country from Lonestar. August 4, 7:30 p.m.: Prepare for copious laughter. It’s Aries Spears & Damon Wayans Jr. Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com. June 28, 9 p.m.: Thriller with Starkillers and DJ master Swedish Egil. FYF Fest 1245 N. Spring St., (323) 441-8819 or parks.ca.gov. Sept. 1: FYF Fest returns with blistering, summer closing indie and punk explosions. Grand Performances California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2159 or grandperformances.org.

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Arts & Entertainment July 1, 8 p.m.: George Gershwin: From Broadway to Catfish Row. July 6, 12 p.m.: An excellent specimen of surf rock, once thought to be extinct in California, AllahLas take the stage. July 6, 8 p.m.: San Pedro Squeeze features a gathering of accordion players from various styles. July 7, 8 p.m.: The 38-piece Jazz Mafia presents “The Emperor Norton Suite.” July 13, 12 p.m.: Feel-good vibes abound as Thao and The Get Down Stay Down take the stage. July 14, 8 p.m.: Multi-instrumental arranger and DJ extraordinaire Nitin Sawhney will surely be grand. July 20, 12 p.m.: Female trio harmonies and punchy grooves find matchless wonder in Haim. Do not mention Corey. July 20, 8 p.m.: A bevy of performers gather to celebrate the legacy of Gil Scott-Heron. July 21, 8 p.m.: Wear loose fitting, well breathing clothes for Vamos Al Mambo! July 27, 12 p.m.: Get that nice and smooth indie rock vibe from Lady Danville to accompany your banh-mi Mendocino Farms sandwich. July 27, 8 p.m.: Master & Legacy: The Music of Hawai’i features the big talent and extreme name of Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole. July 28, 8 p.m.: A world of funk from Breakestra and Bibi Tanga and the Selenites. Aug. 3, 12 p.m.: Self-supportive siblings the Belle Brigade continue their acoustic conquest of Downtown. Aug. 3, 8 p.m.: A Symphony of Hope trains its 70-member orchestra and 40-member choir on the growing future of Haiti. Aug. 4, 8 p.m.: Costa Rica and Iran merge in the musical diplomacy of Strunz & Faran and Niyaz. Aug. 10, 12 p.m.: Ozokids features banging rhythms and some lyrical grammar lessons. Aug. 17, 12 p.m.: No Place to Go explodes with Ethan Lipton’s jazz stylings. Aug. 18, 8 p.m.: Ethan Lipton and his orchestra return. Aug. 24, 12 p.m.: Folk and rock merge with He’s My Brother She’s My Sister. Aug. 24, 8 p.m.: Ozomatli’s Wil-Dog Abers’ side project El Gavachillo Y Banda Sol de Santa Cruz play this fusion date with Brownout. Aug. 25, 8 p.m.: Canadian hip-hop outfit Noamdic Massive and French Born Ana Tijoux are unlikely bill-mates. Hard Summer 1245 N. Spring St., (323) 441-8819 or parks.ca.gov. Aug. 3 and 4: Hard Summer is an electronic dance music extravaganza and probably the most hyped show of the summer. It’s at Los Angeles State Historic Park and features the likes of Skrillex, Bloc Party, Boys Noize and Miike Snow. Levitt Pavilion 2230 W. Sixth St., (213) 384-5701 or levittla.org. July 5, 7 p.m.: Salsa orchestra Rumbankete shakes MacArthur Park. July 6, 7 p.m.: Ethio-Cali. July 7, 7 p.m.: Latin indie with Il Abanico and Enjambre. July 8, 7 p.m.: On Ensemble blends rock and traditional Asian percussion. July 12, 7 p.m.: Frenetic Colombian outfit M.A.K.U. Soundsystem. July 13, 7 p.m.: String Theory appear yet again with their gigantic harps. July 14, 7 p.m.: More vintage surf rock as AllahLas and Sony and the Sunsets magically appear. July 19, 7 p.m.: Brazilian Hip Hop with Criolo. July 20, 7 p.m.: Colombian cumbia a la Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto. July 22, 7 p.m.: Sola Rosa’s Latin fusion. July 26, 7 p.m.: Celebrated L.A. DJ Nosaj Thing. July 27, 7 p.m.: SoCal roots reggae with The Expanders. July 28, 7 p.m.: Dublab have given their seal of approval to a night of hip-hop with Arabian Prince & Egyptian Lover. July 29, 7 p.m.: A bit of lively rock from Ukandanz. Aug. 2, 7 p.m.: More Dublab sanctioned electro musings with Rainbow Arabia and Puro Instinct. Aug. 3, 7 p.m.: The name of the game this summer at LevittLa is fusion. Case in point: Smod. Aug. 4, 7 p.m.: Tristen and Maria Del Pilar double team some pop rock. Aug. 5, 7 p.m.: With the influences of the Caribbean blowing through his music, Aurelio Martinez is sure to impress. Aug. 9, 7 p.m.: Geographically confused or in the know? You decide as Venice Dawn takes the stage DTLA. Aug. 10, 7 p.m.: Touted as one of the best new bands in the world, Bomba Estereo has a lot to match up against. Aug. 11, 7 p.m.: Latin pop rock sacrifices will be made at the hands of Gustavo Galindo, Sol Pereyra and Fernanda Ulibarri. Aug. 16, 7 p.m.: Afro Latin jazz from New York’s own Bobby Matos.

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ey, you. Yeah, you in the Eames chair, with the wire-rimmed glasses and a copy of Dwell magazine in your lap. Yeah, you with the home where only the finest Danish Modern furniture is allowed through the front door. The Dwell on Design conference returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 22-24. Design enthusiasts shouldn’t miss the annual confab featuring the latest in home decor and general Modern design. At the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., dwellondesign.com.

Aug. 17, 7 p.m.: Latin rhythms and good oldfashioned American soul with violin man Quetzal Guerrero. Aug. 18, 7 p.m.: Diverse rock influences meld and fashion themselves around Fools Gold. Aug. 23, 7 p.m.: You will skank to this night of ska featuring Viernes 13, La Resistencia and the Delirians. Aug. 24, 7 p.m.: Zimbabwe and South America got together and had a child called Masanga Marimba Ensemble. Aug. 25, 7 p.m.: Yikes, it’s Yerak. Aug. 26, 7 p.m.: Reggae and cumbia courtesy of Chico Trujillo. Aug. 30, 7 p.m.: Authentic Jamaican reggae spouts forth from Don Carlos. Aug. 31, 7 p.m.: Another cumbia act? Say it ain’t so! Buyepongo. Nokia Theater 777 Chick Hearn Court, (213) 763-6020 or nokiatheatrelalive.com. July 13-14: You will be made to feel laughter down inside your gut with George Lopez. July 19: Distinguished guests Il Divo. July 20: An evening with Yanni. Just one evening? C’mon. July 25 and 26: Pay your respects to Aretha Franklin. July 28: Aretha’s a hard act to follow, but Espinoza Paz is sure going to try. Aug. 5: Beez in the Trap, it’s Nicki Minaj herself. Aug. 7: Prepare to be kissed by a rose with the succulent musical touch of Seal. Aug. 11: Revolucion Del Corrido. Aug. 18: The Gypsy Kings need no introduction. Aug. 19: LA’s finest radio station, Hot 92.3 presents Solar Galaxy of Stars featuring the immortal Morris Day & The Time. Nola’s 734 E. 3rd St., (213) 680-3003 or nolasla.com. June 26, 7:30 p.m.: Sharon Ridley on piano and vocals. June 27, 7:30 p.m.: Aalon. June 29, 7:30 p.m.: Rick Olson Group. June 30, 7:30 p.m.: Saturn Returns. One-Eyed Gypsy 901 East First St., (626) 340-3529 or one-eyedgypsy. com. June 27, 10 p.m.: RT and the 44s. June 29, 10 p.m.: AK and her Kalashnikovs. June 30, 10 p.m.: JT Ross. Orpheum 842 S. Broadway, (877) 677-4386 or laorpheum.com. June 29, 8 p.m.: If you like bubbly rock or bands that rhyme with wean, check out Keane. Pershing Square 542 S. Olive St., (213) 847-4970 or laparks.org/ pershingsquare. July 11, 12 p.m.: Latin jazz with Susie Hansen. July 12, 8 p.m.: Maxi Wild. July 14, 8 p.m.: Berlin will take your breath away with the help of Terri Nunn and Purple Melon. July 18, 12 p.m.: Jim Bianco is a singer who also writes songs. July 19, 8 p.m.: Coco. July 21, 8 p.m.: Red skies at night with The Fixx and Modern English. July 25, 8 p.m.: Straight up rock from Rebel Light. July 26, 8 p.m.: King Hearts and Coronets.

July 28, 8 p.m.: Roving bard John Waite with Janet Robin. Aug. 1, 12 p.m.: Modern minded classically trained guitarist Alejandro Gonzalez Gomez. Aug. 2, 8 p.m.: The Dead Ships. Aug. 4, 8 p.m.: Walk like an Egyptian to Pershing Square for the Bangles. Aug. 8, 12 p.m.: Samba from Brasil Brazil. Aug. 9, 8 p.m.: The Donnies The Amys. Aug. 11, 8 p.m.: Anonymous name, immense acoustic talent — John Doe. Aug. 16, 8 p.m.: Bell Gardens. Aug. 18, 8 p.m.: Psychobilly from the Reverend Horton Heat. Redwood Bar and Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 652-4444 or theredwoodbar. com. June 25: Frank Fairfield Americana. June 26: Dirty Ed Tuesday. June 29: Jeff Hershey & The Heartbeats with Adam Bones, Images and the Bellhaunts. June 20: Fangs on Fur, Igor Spectre and Bloodpenny. Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St., (213) 614-0737 or sevengrand.la. Every Tuesday: The Makers are the first name in Downtown improvisational jazz and the last name you’ll remember on your Tuesday night out. June 18: WOW Factor brings Bijon Watson and a little classy jazz to Downtown living. June 20: Artwork Jamal and the Acid Blues Band work the organ like a supercharged John Deere tractor. Shrine Auditorium 700 W. 32nd St., (213) 748-5116 or shrineauditorium. com. Aug. 10, 8 p.m.: White Stripe, Racounteur and generally well-respected music man and guitar slinger Jack White. The Smell 247 S. Main St., alley between Spring and Main streets, thesmell.org. June 22: Japanther, The Coup, The Pharmacy and Apathetic Ronald McDonald. June 23: Quintron and Miss Pussycat, XBXRX and Dent May. June 26: The Men, Destruction Unit, Tropical Popsicle and Zig Zags. June 29: Brown and Blue, Run-On Sunshine, Hug Of War, Brodie Foster Hubbard. Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7326 or staplescenter.com. July 27: Electronica plants a toe-hold Downtown with Kaskade. Aug. 11 and 12: Contrary to lyrical content, concert promoters do not just give away tickets to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Aug. 16 and 17: Jennifer Lopez and some rockin’ reggaeton courtesy of Wisin y Yandel, bookend a night of passion with Enrique Iglesias. Summer on the Plaza FIGat7th, 735, S. Figueroa St. or artsbrookfield.com. June 27, 12:30 p.m.: Bluegrass for a new generation with the Andy Rau Band. July 11, 12:30 p.m.: Acoustic maven Keaton Simons. July 18, 12:30 p.m.: Local styles with DJ Mona-

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Continued from previous page Lisa, Jaha Zainabu, Thea Monyee and Paul Mabon. July 25: Calé takes a modern spin on flamenco. August 8, 12:30 p.m.: Sonic musings from S.O.U.L.-O, Lynette White, Rodrick Freeman, E. Amato and Maestro Gamin. August 22, 12:30 p.m.: Creole classicists Bonne Musique Zydeco. September 5, 12:30 p.m.: Haroula Rose — straight from the second city. September 19, 12:30 p.m.: Funky jazz from 4rd Scenario. The Varnish 118 E. Sixth St., (213) 622-9999 or thevarnishbar.com. Every Tuesday: Jamie Elman tickles the keys. Every Wednesday: Somewhere deep in a Downtown back room Mark Bosserman will play you a song.

FILM Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. June 18, 9 p.m.: Cinerruption presents live commentary internet sensation Prude Girls on Steven Spielberg’s classic dino flick Jurassic Park. June 24, 5 p.m.: In order to win the Street Dance Championships, a crew is forced to work with ballet dancers from the Royal Dance School in exchange for rehearsal space in StreetDance 3D. IMAX Theater California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 7442019 or californiasciencecenter.org. Explore the remnants and wisdom of an ancient empire in Mysteries of Egypt. Ice and polar bear enthusiasts will likely dig To the Arctic 3D. Experience the gripping story full of hope, crushing disappointment and triumph in Hubble 3D. Last Remaining Seats Million Dollar Theater, 307 S. Broadway, (213) 6232489 or laconservancy.org. June 20, 8 p.m.: 1942 classic Los Tres Mosqueteros screens at the Million Dollar. LA Film Festival L.A. Live, 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (877) 835-5734 or lalive.com. Through June 24: The festival includes a diverse slate of nearly 200 feature films, shorts and music videos, representing more than 30 countries, along with such programs as Poolside Chats, Coffee Talks, music events and more. Free happenings include the Dirty Dancing Dance-A-Long and 30th anniversary screenings of E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Regal Cinemas LA Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (877) 835-5734 or lalive.com. Through June 14: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (1:10, 3:50, 6:40 and 9:20 p.m.); Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 3D (1:50, 4:30, 7:20 and 10 p.m.); Prometheus (12:50, 4, 7:10 and 10:20 p.m.); Prometheus 3D (12:10, 3:20, 6:30 and 9:40 p.m.); Snow White and the Huntsman (12:40, 3:40, 7 and 10:10 p.m.); Men in Black III 3D (4:10 and 9:30 p.m.); Marvel’s The Avengers (12 and 6:50 p.m.); Marvel’s The Avengers 3D (3:20 and 10:30 p.m.). Future California African American Museum 600 S. Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. July 7, 1 p.m.: The documentary White Wash explores race in America from the perspectives of black surfers. Aug. 11-12, 11 a.m.: Shorts@CAAM is the second annual weekend showcase of new films. Aug. 12, 2 p.m.: African-American masters come alive in film. Jacob Lawrence in An Intimate Portrait and The Art of Roman Bearden. Sept. 21, 9:30 a.m.: Young Voices at CAAM: High School Symposium features a screening of the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary on Magic Johnson in The Announcement. Devil’s Night Drive-In 240 W. Fourth St. or devilsnight.com. All events at 7 p.m., shown on an outdoor big screen in the Historic Core. June 24: “Don’t vote for Dukakis. He’ll raise your taxes.” Sound Familiar? Donnie Darko. July 7: “Quintana, that creep can roll, man.” The Big Lebowski. July 21: “You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.” The Princess Bride. Aug. 4: “Get the gimp.” Pulp Fiction. Aug. 25: “My brother paid a dollar last night to see your underwear.” 16 Candles. Sept. 8: “There’s no basement at the Alamo!” Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. June 25, 9 p.m.: Short film premieres galore at another installation of Salute Your Shorts. IMAX Theater California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 7442019 or californiasciencecenter.org.

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Arts & Entertainment Explore the remnants and wisdom of an ancient empire in Mysteries of Egypt. Ice and polar bear enthusiasts will likely dig To the Arctic 3D. Experience the gripping story - full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph – in Hubble 3D, the seventh aweinspiring film from the award-winning IMAX Space Team. Last Remaining Seats At the Orpheum and Million Dollar Theatres, 842 S. Broadway and 307 S. Broadway, (213) 623-2489 or laconservancy.org. June 27, 8 p.m.: Douglas Fairbanks embodies the great bandit Robin Hood at the Orpheum. Under the Sheet Music Film Series Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., (213) 847-4970 or laparks.org/pershingsquare. July 13, 8 p.m.: A bit of electronica from 2008 resurfaces in this SoulWax doc Part of the Weekend Never Dies. July 20, 8 p.m.: Do you have any questions? David Byrne and the Talking Heads multiply and reconfigure in Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense, the iconic concert film that captures a band at its height. July 13, 8 p.m.: Control, the 2007 docudrama by Anton Corbijn captures the last strange days of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. Aug. 3, 8 p.m.: The joys of the music industry come through in all their worn glory in 24 Hour Party People. Aug. 10, 8 p.m.: The greatest of British music festivals comes alive in Glastonbury. Aug. 17, 8 p.m.: Some Kind of Monster answers the question, “What happens when the world’s heaviest partying band goes sober and tries to make a metal album?” Metallica at their least flattering. Aug. 24, 8 p.m.: No need to maraud Downtown late night — the great hip hoppers will be in Pershing Square on the silver screen for Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest. Aug. 31, 8 p.m.: Late great Clash frontman Joe Strummer is the subject of The Future Is Unwritten. Sept. 7, 8 p.m.: Indulge in the achy-breaky travails of the heartland and its dominant musical form, country, in American Reel. Sept. 14, 8 p.m.: From the fringe of contemporary music comes Scott Walker 30 Century Man. Sept. 21, 8 p.m.: The heyday of the Havana sound comes correct in Buena Vista Social Club. Sept. 21, 8 p.m.: English punk in its formative years in Made in Sheffield.

THEATER, OPERA & DANCE A Little Night Music At 120 Judge John Aiso St. #C, (213) 625-7000 or eastwestplayers.org. June 20-23, 8 p.m. and June 24, 2 p.m.: A Stephen Sondheim Broadway classic is reimagined by director Tim Dang of East West Players. Send in the clowns, baby. Through June 24. Fiesta The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. First St., (213) 250-9995 or bobbakermarionettes.com. June 23-24, 2:30 p.m.: Fiesta is a south of the border marionette extravaganza featuring everything from skating sombreros to dancing cacti. It was first presented at the theater in 1964, and still resonates today with children of all ages. Call for reservations. Language Rooms Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., (213) 489-0994 or thelatc.org. June 21-23, 8 p.m. and June 24, 3 p.m.: San Francisco’s Golden Thread Productions and the Latino Theater Company present Language Rooms by Yussef El Guindi. The play touches on themes of identity, immigration and dual loyalty. Through June 24. Los Otros Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 9727231 or centertheatregroup.com. June 21-23, 8 p.m. and June 24, 1 and 6:30 p.m.: A world premiere musical about the Southern California experience. It is celebrated in a candid, intimate song cycle of a Mexican-American man growing up in Carlsbad and a San Diego native remembering her encounters with the Mexican community. Through July 1. Refuge Nation Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., (213) 489-0994 or thelatc.org. June 21-23, 8 p.m. and June 24, 3 p.m.: Refugee Nation concerns a young generation struggling to understand their history and the silence of an older generation. It is based on the stories of Laotian refugees in the United States. Through June 24. War Horse Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 9727231 or centertheatregroup.com. June 21-22, 8 p.m., June 23, 2:30 and 8 p.m. and June 24, 1 and 6:30 p.m.: As World War I begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. Albert embarks on a treacherous mission to find Joey and bring him home. This is the start of previews for a

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earn how to cook with cheese, pair pork and pinot and pick that perfect date night wine at the Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival. Last October’s inaugural event attracted more than 15,000 foodies and oenophiles and raised $400,000 for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Be a part of the weekend of indulgence on Aug. 9-12. Go to lafw.com for ticket information and schedule details. At L.A. Live, JW Marriott, WP24 and LA Market, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., (855) 433-LAFW or lafw.org.

show that has bowled over most critics. Through July 29. Future theatre Bob Baker Marionette Theater 1345 W. First St., (213) 250-9995 or bobbakermarionettes.com. Ongoing: Fiesta is a south of the border marionette extravaganza featuring everything from skating sombreros to dancing cacti. It was first presented at the theater in 1964, and still resonates today with children of all ages. Center Theatre Group 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-7231 or centertheatregroup.com. Through July 1: The uniquely Southern California experience is celebrated in Los Otros. Through July 29: The WWI drama War Horse. Aug. 9-Sept. 2: Clean out your chimneys, take a spoonful of sugar and get down with a nanny and a chimneysweep in Mary Poppins. Grand Performances California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 687-2159 or grandperformances.org. July 12 and 13, 8 p.m.: Mexico: Unexpected features Guadalajara’s Pájaro de Nube and Mexico City’s unprecedented puppetry in the form of Brujerias de Papel. Aug. 17, 8 p.m.: From Wharf Rats to Lord of the Docks is Ian Ruskin’s spirited one-man treatment of longshoreman Harry Bridges. Aug. 19, 8 p.m.: A curious critical insight into the implications of one celebrated tech wizard in The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, the one-man show by Mike Daisey made controversial by recent revelations on This American Life that much of the show presented as fact is just drama. Los Angeles Theatre Center 514 S. Spring St., (213) 489-0994 or thelatc.org. July 12: The Colombian Consulate hosts a celebration of Colombian art & culture. Aug. 3-4: Monsters of Hip Hop Dance Show. REDCAT 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. June 28-July 1: A Missionary Position is a multimedia solo work written and performed by Ugandan American Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine. The show is a response to the rampant homophobia gripping Uganda. Mwine layers raw video footage and photography with portrayals of Ugandan gay prostitutes, gay priests and LGBT activists.

MUSEUMS African American Firefighter Museum 1401 S. Central Ave., (213) 744-1730 or aaffmuseum.org. Ongoing: An array of firefighting relics dating to 1924, including a 1940 Pirsch ladder truck, an 1890 hose wagon, uniforms from New York, L.A. County and City of L.A. firefighters, badges, helmets, photographs and other artifacts. Annette Green Perfume Museum FIDM, second floor, 919 S. Grand Ave., (213) 6241200 or fidmmuseum.org.

Ongoing: The FIDM Museum presents an exceptional collection of fragrance, cosmetics and ephemera from the house of Lucien Lelong. This group of objects was graciously donated by Monique Fink, wife of artist Peter Fink, who worked for Monsieur Lelong as package designer and interior decorator. Ongoing: One of a kind, the museum is dedicated to enhancing our understanding the art, culture and science of the olfactory. Originally opened in New York City in 1999, the collection — 2,000 bottles, perfume presentations and documentary ephemera dating from the late 1800s to the present — was donated to FIDM in 2005. Also, “High Style: Perfume and the Haute Couture” features a selection of fragrance bottles and packaging that reflect the many ways that fame inspires design. July 24-September 22: Sixth annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design Exhibit features work from standout television shows. California African American Museum 600 State Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. Through July 1: Visual Rhythms presents new works recently accessioned to the California African American Museum’s Permanent Collection. Through September 2: Promises of Freedom: Selections from the Arthur Primas Collection features 72 works by 30 artists. Ongoing: The multi-functional Gallery of Discovery offers visitors the opportunity to connect with the lineage of their own family, engage in artistic workshops, educational tours and other programs of historical discoveries. Hear recordings of actual living slaves from the Library of Congress archives and discover stories from the past. California Science Center 700 State Drive, (323) 724-3623 or californiasciencecenter.org. Through December 31: The only West Coast appearance of Cleopatra: The Exhibition at the California Science Center. The 13,000-square-foot exhibit features the largest collection of Cleopatra-era artifacts from Egypt ever assembled in the U.S. From the producers of the King Tut exhibition. Ongoing: Science in Toyland presents physics through favorite kids toys. This hands on exhibit engages museum visitors with Dominos, Sails and Roller Coasters in a fun, but informational primer on friction, momentum and chain reactions. Ongoing: The Science Center’s permanent exhibits are usually interactive and focus on human innovations and inventions as well as the life processes of living things. The lobby Science Court stays busy with the High Wire Bicycle, a Motion-Based Simulator, the Ecology Cliff Climb and Forty Years of Space Photography. The human body is another big focus: The Life Tunnel aims to show the connections between all life forms, from the single-celled amoeba to the 100-trillion-celled human being. The new Ecosystems exhibit explores how life on Earth is shaped by geophysical and biological processes. Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St., (213) 485-8567 or camla.org. Permanent: Re-creation of the Sun Wing Wo, a Chinese general store and herbal shop, and Journeys: Stories of Chinese Immigration, an exhibit exploring

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Chinese immigration to the United States with an emphasis on community settlement in Los Angeles. Outlined into four distinct time periods, each is defined by an important immigration law and/or event, accompanied by a description and a personal story about a local Chinese American and their experiences in that particular historical period. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument 124 Paseo de la Plaza, (213) 485-8372 or elpueblo. lacity.org. Ongoing: The whole of El Pueblo is called a “monument,” and of this monument’s 27 historic buildings, four function as museums: the Avila Adobe, the city’s oldest house; the Sepulveda House, home to exhibits and the monument’s Visitors Center; the Fire House Museum, which houses late 19thcentury fire-fighting equipment; and the Masonic Hall, which boasts Masonic memorabilia. Check its website for a full slate of fiestas, including Cinco de Mayo, Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in November and December’s beautiful candlelight procession, Las Posadas. Open daily, though hours at shops and halls vary. Grammy Museum L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Through Feb. 2013: Golden Gods: The History of Heavy Metal, the most brutal museum exhibit ever conceived, pays tribute to the genre with art, interactive music making kiosks, memorabilia and good old heavy music. This is the only place on Earth you can find Slipknot masks and Dimebag Darryl’s guitar on the same floor. Ongoing: The Beatles LOVE: A Fifth Anniversary Cirque du Soleil Showcase celebrates the anniversary of LOVE, the permanent Las Vegas stage show with signature show pieces, embellished costumes, original production instruments and more. Ongoing: White sequined gloves and other wardrobe pieces are the focal point of the new exhibit case paying tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. This special display serves as a follow-up to the Museum’s past exhibitions, Michael Jackson: HIStyle and Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy. Housed on the Museum’s third floor, the launch of the new exhibit coincided with the second anniversary of Jackson’s death. Ongoing: Roland Live is a permanent installation courtesy of the electronic musical instrument maker, Roland Corporation. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to participate in the music-making process by playing a wide variety of Roland products, from V-Drums and BOSS pedals to VIMA keyboards and the MV-8800 Production Studio. Japanese American National Museum 369 E. First St., (213) 625-0414 or janm.org. Ongoing: Common Ground: The Heart of Community chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, from the early days of the Issei pioneers to the present. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes 501 N. Main St., (888) 488-8083 or lapca.org. Current: Los Angeles’ first Mexican American cultural center’s inaugural exhibition, LA Starts Here!, reveals the essential role of Mexicans and Mexican Americans in the founding and shaping of Los Angeles’ history and culture — a multicultural project from the very beginning. Ongoing: Calle Principal invites visitors of all ages to explore the Mexican American community of downtown Los Angeles during the 1920s. Located on the second floor of the historic Plaza House, Calle Principal is an evocative re-creation of 1920s-era Main Street, at the time the heart of Los Angeles’s growing immigrant community. Featuring a variety of vignettes—a grocery store, portrait studio, clothing store, phonograph and record store, pharmacy, and more—it offers visitors a hands-on investigation of daily life during that period, encouraging them to make connections between the past and the present. Museum of Contemporary Art, Geffen Contemporary 152 N. Central Ave., (213) 621-1741 or moca.org. Through July 30: Cai Guo-Qiang: Sky Ladder is the first West Coast solo museum exhibition of the work of artist Cai Guo-Qiang. Known for his explosion projects and gunpowder drawings, Cai’s work integrates manual technique and new, highly sophisticated developments in pyrotechnic technology. Through Sept. 3: Ends of the Earth: Land Art to 1974, is billed as the first large-scale, historical-thematic exhibition to deal broadly with land art, where Earth is an artistic medium. Museum of Contemporary Art, Grand Avenue 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2766 or moca.org. Through Aug. 20: The Painting Factory: Abstraction After Warhol explores the recent transformation of abstract painting into one of the most dynamic platforms in contemporary art. Ongoing: From the Recent Past: New Acquisitions highlights 50 artworks in a range of media — video, drawing, photography, sculpture, and painting — that were recently added through gifts and purchases to the museum’s permanent collection. Ongoing: Installed chronologically, this selection of

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here’s nothing blue about a performance by Memphis and Chicago-style bluesman Artwork Jamal. His Acid Blues Band adds psychedelic swagger to traditional Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf tunes. Jamal, a Downtown local, plays with John Lee Hooker’s former organist and the late Jimmy Smith’s harpist. It goes down at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20 at Seven Grand. At 515 W. Seventh St., (213) 614-0737 or sevengrand.la.

some of the most significant works from the museum’s permanent collection introduces major art movements of the 20th century, including abstract expressionism and pop art. Permanent: Nancy Rubins’ cheekily and comprehensively titled “Chas’ Stainless Steel, Mark Thompson’s Airplane Parts, About 1000 Pounds of Stainless Steel Wire, Gagosian’s Beverly Hills Space, at MOCA (2001-2002)” is a monumental sculpture made out of parts of an airplane. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., (213) 763–3466 or nhm.org. Ongoing: “Age of Mammals” tells an epic evolutionary story that spans 65 million years. But its theme can be distilled into just six words: Continents move. Climates change. Mammals evolve. Ongoing: The spectacular Humboldt fin whale specimen, “Finwhale Passage,” features the 63-footlong specimen, which weighs more than 7,000 pounds and has been re-articulated to create a more realistic impression of the living animal. An intriguing sound installation and interactive visitor components will accompany the display, which is one of the best and most complete large-whale articulations in the world. Ongoing: The “Dino Lab” is a working paleontological lab, wherein museum preparators will work on a several dinosaur and other fossil creature skeletons for future display at the museum. For a true behind-the-scenes experience, come witness the exciting dinosaur preparation process in the Level 2 Dino Lab. Sneak a peek at real fossils and see the NHM staff working on the day-to-day details. Everything you see in the lab is real. Through Sept. 3: The museum’s lauded Butterfly Pavilion opens again for the summer. Wells Fargo History Museum 333 S. Grand Ave., (213) 253-7166 or wellsfargohistory.com. Ongoing: Take in an Old West exhibit including a faux 19th-century Wells Fargo office, a real-life Concord stagecoach that once traversed windy southern Kentucky roads and a gold nugget weighing in at a shocking two pounds.

ART SPACES Buchanan Gallery 204 W. Sixth St., (323) 823-1922 or byronbuchanan.com. Ongoing: Pop paintings by Bryon Buchanan. CB1 Gallery 207 W. Fifth St., (213) 806-7889 or cb1gallery.com. Through July 29: Lily Simonson’s solo exhibition debut “Wet and Wild” presents paintings of insects and sea creatures. Charlie James Gallery 975 Chung King Road, (213) 687-0488 or cjamesgallery.com. Through July 24: “Self-Titled” is the first solo show by L.A’s. Michelle Andrade. July 21-August 18: “A Romantic Measure” is a possibly romantic group show. Chinese Historical Society of Southern California 411 Bernard St., (323) 222-0856 or chssc.org. Ongoing: An exhibition about the history of immigration from China to the United States. The Company

946 Yale St., (213) 221-7082 or thecompanyart.com. Through June 23: “No F’n Way No F’n Way” features the F’n art of Aaron Young. Gary Leonard 860 S. Broadway, takemypicture.com. Take My Picture is a gallery dedicated to Gary Leonard’s photographs, documenting the public and private culture of Los Angeles with significant guest collections. The current show includes photographs and a short film from the 1992 L.A. Riots. Hive Gallery & Studios 729 S. Spring St., (213) 955-9051 or thehivegallery.com. Through June 30: Calling all coulrophobics, “Circus, Circus” takes a sometimes demented look beneath the big top. LA Artcore at Union Center for the Arts 120 Judge John Aiso St., (213) 617-3274 or laartcore.org. Through June 30: See the work Hea-Sook Yoo, Dong Hyn/Chung and Annabel Osberg. July 5-29: Koojah Kim. LA Artcore at the Brewery Annex 650 A South Avenue 21, (323) 276-9320 or laartcore.org. Through June 20: “More Than Another Art Show” is student work curated by David Moen and Tony Mosca. July 5-29: Drawing Show features, uh, hmm, I guess drawings L2kontemporary 990 N. Hill St. #205, (626) 319-3661 or l2kontemporary.com. Ongoing: The show “Atlantic Stardate Time: Art to L.A. 1965-1990.” Los Angeles Center For Digital Art 102 West Fifth St., 323 646 9427 or lacda.com. Through July 7: Ed Freeman’s “Urban Realty.” June 14-July 6: “Looking Forward” features 10 artists. Los Angeles Public Library Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lapl.org. Ongoing: The Annenberg Gallery displays some of the materials collected by the Los Angeles Public Library since it’s founding in 1872. The inaugural exhibit Treasures of Los Angeles features items from the Hollywood collection, including vintage film posters, publicity photographs, postcards and more. Morono Kiang Gallery 218 West 3rd St., (213) 628-8208 or moronokiang.com. Ongoing: “Faraway, So Close” is a group exhibition of photographs taken in Los Angeles between 1980 and 1989. Norbertellen Gallery 215 W. Sixth St., (818) 662-5041 or norbertellengallery.com. Through July 28: Kaleidescopic Summer 2012 Group Show. Phil Stern Gallery 601 S. Los Angeles St., (805) 300 1627 or philsterngallery.com. Feb. 25-April 21: The famous photographer delivers “Inside Hollywood.” POVevolving Gallery 939 Chung King Rd., (310) 594-3036 or povevolving.com. Ongoing: A group exhibit. Terrell Moore Gallery 1221 S. Hope St. (213) 744-1999 or terrellmoore.net. Ongoing: “The 2012 Moore Gallery Photography” show features works by Quintan Wikswo,

Nicole Landau, Gershon Kelman and Eric Minh Swenson.

BARS & CLUBS The Association 610 S. Main St., (213) 627-7385. Carved out of the area that used to belong to Cole’s, the bar in front, the Association is a dimly-lit, swank little alcove with some serious mixologists behind the bar. Look for a heavy door, a brass knocker and a long line. Barbara’s at the Brewery 620 Moulton Ave., No. 110, (323) 221-9204 or bwestcatering.com. On the grounds of the Brewery, this bar and restaurant in an unfinished warehouse is where local residents find their artistic sustenance. Fifteen craft beers 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. Open from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. Big Wang’s 801 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2449 or bigwangs.com. Wings, beer and sports: That’s the winning recipe at this sports bar. The Downtown outpost, the third for the Hollywood-based bar, has everything the other locations have, plus a comfortable patio with outdoor flat screens. Bonaventure Brewing Company 404 S. Figueroa St., (213) 236-0802 or bonaventurebrewing.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. Come by for a taster set of award-winning ales crafted by Head Brewer David Blackwell. Sure, the hotel is vaguely ’80s, and you’ll probably encounter some convention goers tying a few on, but it only adds to the fun. Bona Vista Lounge 404 S. Figueroa St., (213) 624-1000 or thebonaventure.com. Located in the heart of the Financial District in the landmark Westin Bonaventure Hotel, this revolving cocktail lounge offers a 360-degree view of the city. Bottlerock 1150 S. Flower St., (213) 747-1100 or bottlerock.net. Situated on the ground floor of the Met Lofts in South Park, this wine bar features a vast range of bottles from around the world and a price range equally as wide. Wines by the glass start at around $8, but if you’re feeling overcome by oenophilia (or just deep-pocketed) there are some first growth Bordeauxs for more than $1,000 for the bottle. And if you don’t get your fill while at the bar, which also features a rotating crop of ar-

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Embracing The Others World Premiere ‘Chamber Musical’ Is Unlike Anything the Taper Usually Stages by Jeff favre

Contributing Writer he roles of the three Center Theatre Group venues under artistic director Michael Ritchie are fairly consistent. In Downtown Los Angeles, touring Broadway musicals and shows headed to New York dominate the Ahmanson Theatre season. The latest works by successful playwrights, along with revivals of celebrated plays, frequently starring TV or movie personalities, find a home at the Mark Taper Forum. CTG ships more experimental, less commercial offerings to its smaller Culver City venue, the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The system appears to work commercially, and there’s something of interest for almost everyone. Still, it’s fun when Ritchie and company take a risk, and even more of a delight when the risk is Los Otros, an unassuming, disarmingly charming, deceptively complex 80-minute gem that opened June 3 at the Taper. A two-person chamber musical backed by a 12-piece orchestra about nothing of great import, starring versatile veteran performers who aren’t name-above-the-title types, is hardly a recipe for box office success. But any empty seat during the run of Los Otros is a missed chance to see and hear true musical storytelling, not to mention great rhythmic hooks and catchy rhymes. The world premiere runs through July 1. The inspired book and lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh mesh completely with Michael John LaChiusa’s score (conducted by Chris Fenwick). With capable actors Michele Pawk and Julio Monge operating under Graciela Daniele’s restrained direction, the only hitch is that Los Otros is so engrossing that the denouement seems to arrive in the blink of an eye. Los Otros is not a total CTG surprise, given that its first half, titled Tres Niñas, premiered in 2008 in New York to positive notices. Still, adding an entire separate and equally entertaining second section is no easy task.

Continued from previous page tisanal beers and a full dinner menu, the bar also sells bottles at retail. Broadway Bar 830 S. Broadway, (213) 614-9909 or broadwaybar.la. Located next to the Orpheum Theatre in the Platt Building, the Broadway Bar’s blue neon sign beckons patrons inside to its 50-foot circular bar. The casualchic spot is based on Jack Dempsey’s New York bar, with low lighting and a dose of ’40s glam. There’s a patio upstairs with nice views, and a jukebox. Caña 714 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 745-7090 or canarumbar.com. In the Caribbean, “caña” is slang for sugarcane. Rum is made from sugarcane. Therefore, Caña serves premium handcrafted rum cocktails in an intimate, elegant environment featuring live Caribbean and tropical Latin music. Casey’s Irish Pub 613 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2353 or bigcaseys.com. With its worn brick staircase, tin ceilings and dark wood decor, it’s easy to see how this neighborhood bar and grill still works its Irish charm. Regulars cozy up to the 60-foot mahogany bar with a pint of Guinness and a plate of bangers and mash. Casey’s has a full menu with six beers on tap and a selection of Belgian ales and microbrews. Cicada Club 617 S. Olive St., (213) 488-9488 or cicadarestaurant.com. Every Sunday, the restaurant is transformed into a vintage, old Hollywood-style dance club, with a big band, swank costumes, dinner and cocktails (visit cicadaclub.com). 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 under new ownership. The great leather booths

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Michele Pawk plays Woman, one of two characters recalling transformative moments from their pasts, in the world premiere Los Otros.

voice. He speaks more than Pawk, and it fits the character, who breaks into song when he’s excited or filled with deep emotion, such as the scene in which he and other farm workers learn that World War II is ending. Through it all, LaChiusa’s music fits the time and the mood, from happy bebop melodies to bluesy riffs to celebratory Mexican tunes. LaChiusa also is able to add tension and fear with the precision of a movie scorer. These are not songs you necessarily will remember, but this isn’t really a standard musical. It’s a pair of fascinating, yet understated, character studies that happen to be painted with musical brushstrokes. Los Otros runs through July 1 at the Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 628-2772 or centertheatregroup.org.

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Los Otros sets the mood before the first notes are played, thanks to Christopher Barreca’s simple but fantastical set, comprised primarily of a dirt-filled stage. Dozens of chairs and other household objects hang by wires from the ceiling throughout the theater. The two characters are only briefly on stage at the same time. First up is Pawk, with a character known as Woman, who traces three powerful moments in her life beginning in 1952. She recounts how, as a child, she and her two sisters, living south of San Diego, see a Mexican family jump from a train. The girls try to help by leaving food for them. Jumping forward 15 years, Woman, now living with her two young daughters in Burbank, travels to Mexico to hire and illegally smuggle in a housekeeper. A decade later, when Woman’s life is not going as she had hoped, she has a memorable encounter in North Hollywood with a much younger Mexican man. After a slight pause to switch the props on stage, Monge introduces his Man character. He makes certain everyone understands that he is a United States citizen by birth. Man, in his 70s, look back on the transformational moments of his life. These include picking plums with migrant workers in Santa Rosa when he was 12, his early realization that he is gay, and a sweet story about love between Man and his longtime partner. There’s no necessity to link Man and Woman together, but it wraps a nice bow around the pair of stories. Los Otros succeeds, in part, because it never aspires to be more than it is. The anecdotes, depicted so vividly by Fitzhugh’s words that it’s easy to imagine exactly what’s being described, don’t beg for big laughs or tears. That is probably why they earn some of both. Pawk transitions from child to adult with simple shifts in walk and tone. She’s not a powerhouse singer, but her emotional range sells each scene. Monge also has a pleasing if not exceptional singing

and dark wood bar of the old spot remain, but now the glasses are clean. Draft beer, historic cocktails, including what is probably the best Old Fashioned in town, 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 ground floor 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., (213) 489-7800 or twitter.com/ thedownandout. This latest offering from the same folks that brought you Bar 107. 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. Dublin’s

cho Park indie pop duo The Donnies The Amys is the latest project of head-bobbing drummer girl Amy Wood and singer-keyboardist Donnie Stemp. They play Pershing Square’s Downtown Stage at 8 p.m. on August 16 — after Wood gets off tour with Fiona Apple — as part of the Spaceland Under the Star series. At 532 S. Olive St., laparks. org/pershingsquare.

815 W. Seventh St. or (213) 489-6628. The opening of this Irish pub was fraught with delays and initial closings, but the absurdly large collection of draft beers all for three dollars has kept this place alive and well. A plethora of TVs, quick service, cheap beer and good bar food make this place a favorite for after work drinks and sports spectatorship alike. 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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ike people in the rest of Downtown, workers and residents of the Arts District want a grocery store, preferably an upscale chain. They also hope to get more retail outlets and parks. These were among the not-so-surprising findings in the recently completed Downtown Los Angeles Arts District Demographic Study. The first survey of its kind for the area was commissioned by the Arts District Business Improvement District. The BID, which last summer was renewed for a five-year term, paid $15,000 for the study that was undertaken by Horizon Consumer Services, the same organization that conducted the 2011 Downtown Center Business Improvement District demographics survey. The Arts District report was based on the responses of 286 people between February 20 and March 19. Of the respondents to the online survey, 125 identified themselves as Arts District residents, while the rest were area business owners, employees, students or visitors. According to figures provided by the office of 14th District City Councilman José Huizar’s office, the residential population of the neighborhood is about 2,600. Estela Lopez executive director of the Central City East Association, which manages the BID, said the organization hoped to get a baseline of who lives in the Arts District, what they like and what they don’t. The data will be used in the effort to bring more businesses to and investment in the district. “We very clearly understand that in the next five years we have to focus on economic development,” she said. “The survey is telling us that and the people that are interested in the Arts District are telling us that, so that’s where we are going to be focusing our efforts.”

Time of Change The study comes at a time when the district is poised for a spike in its residential and business population. The most significant project underway is the $160 million One Santa Fe. The development on the eastern edge of the district is set to deliver 438 apartments and 78,000 square feet of retail including a 15,000-square-foot spot designed for a grocery store when it opens by the end of 2014. The high-end condominium project 940 E. 2nd Street began move-ins last year and sales are underway at the Gallery Lofts at 120-130 S. Hewitt St. Linear City’s Seven and Bridge, a 78-apartment, three-building project at the southern edge of the Arts District near Seventh and Santa Fe streets, was completed in May. “[This study] is also for the district to empower itself in terms of selecting its future, what are the amenities that best fit with the Arts District,” Lopez said. Not everyone thinks the survey was necessary or will help the growth of the area. One outspoken critic is Linear City partner Yuval Bar-Zemer. The developer, who last year sued the city on behalf of condominium owners in his Biscuit Company and Toy Factory lofts to stop the renewal of the district, called the survey a poor imitation of the DCBID study. “It is sad that the ADBID needs to pay for a survey to understand the attitudes and the needs of our neighborhood five years after it was established,” he said in an email to Los Angeles Downtown News. Bar-Zemer also questioned the validity of the report based on the small number of responses. Lauren Schlau, senior vice president of Horizon Consumer Services, said that although the goal had been to get 300-400 responses, the 286 who filled out the survey (about 11% of the estimated district population) still offers a good representation of the area. “It is not bad for this kind of thing,” Schlau said. “We’re

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The condo complex 940 E. 2nd Street is one of the high-end residential anchors of the Arts District.

looking for a representative group. It’s not a census. This was designed as a survey of likely consumers. We think we got a really good cross-section.” Roughly bordered by Alameda Street, the Los Angeles River, Seventh Street and the 101 Freeway, the survey found that the area’s residents are affluent, with an average household income of $126,300. Other key findings of the report are: n 86% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher n 60% of the inhabitants are men n 89% are employed full or part time n the average district resident has lived in the area for about three years. When asked what they would like to see in the Arts District, the highest percentage of respondents (25%) said Trader Joe’s. Another 15% stated that they want more “fast-food” options. The study also measured the perceptions of the Arts District and the BID. On a 1-10 scale (with 10 being extremely positive), respondents gave the district a rating of about 8. The BID earned a 6.5. The survey said the number likely corresponded to limited awareness of the organization. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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or years 14th District City Councilman José Huizar has been working to hatch a Broadway complex that would both house artists and serve as a creative hub. Last week, the project got some key seed money. Now all that’s missing is about $50 million and a location. On Tuesday, June 5, Huizar and other city officials and arts leaders gathered at the Los Angeles Theatre to announce that the planned Broadway Arts Center has received a $470,000 grant from ArtPlace, an organization made up of a mix of federal agencies and private foundations. The project would contain a theater, an art gallery and affordable housing for Downtown artists. The funds will be used for predevelopment work, including environmental studies and site location, said Olga Garay-English, executive director of the city Department of Cultural Affairs, which prepared the grant application. “I really think that having a committed workforce here of artists and creative businesses is the shot in the arm that this particular community needs to regain and recapture its former prominence as an arts and entertainment district,” she said. A portion of the grant will be used to study the potential of creating a Downtown campus for the Valencia-based California Institute of the Arts School of Theater. “The creative community wants to be in Downtown and we want them to be on Broadway,” said Huizar. The Arts Center is a prominent component of Huizar’s Bringing Back Broadway initiative and has a very early estimate of $50 million, according to project officials. Garay-English said that al-

though a site could be finalized within six months, the development is probably about five years away. Part of the predevelopment work will include figuring out an exact cost for the project and determining where the funds will come from. It will likely require a blend of private, public and affordable housing money, according to officials with Huizar’s office. So far the city has raised about $600,000, including the recent grant. Garay-English said the nonprofit organizations Artspace and the Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation would develop and manage the Arts Center. A key component of the project would be the CalArts campus. Officials said $50,000 of the grant will go to examining whether the institution’s theater school could come Downtown. “We’re always going to have the Valencia campus, but there’s no question we want a more dynamic relationship with Downtown Los Angeles,” said Travis Preston, dean of the CalArts School of Theater. Three other Downtown organizations also announced ArtPlace grants on Tuesday. The Arts District’s Cornerstone Theater Company will get $342,500, which will go to mount its multi-year Hunger Cycle series of plays having to do with food issues. Also in the Arts District, the Southern California Institute of Architecture will receive $400,000. The money will pay for a lecture pavilion in the school’s parking lot and an indoor lecture and screening room. Another $290,000 will go to the Esperanza Community Housing Corporation. The money will be used for art and cultural programs at Mercado La Paloma, an indoor market near USC. Contact Richard Guzman at richard@downtownnews.com.

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ish You Were Beer: Last call came quickly for Michael Bowe. The man who opened Angel City Brewing in March 2011 has sold the Arts District business. The 27,000-square-foot brewery in the 100-year-old John A. Roebling Building at 216 S. Alameda St. is now owned by Alchemy & Science, a subsidiary of The Boston Beer Company that focuses on craft brewing. The business, renamed Angel City Brewery, is closed and undergoing renovations; it will reopen in the fall as a bar and events space. There are also plans for brewery tours. Though customers are not coming in, one new beer is going out. The brewery is making a Belgian-style wheat beer that is being poured at Spitz, Weiland Brewery, Xlixe and Public School 612. At (213) 622-1261 or angelcitybrewery.com. n Foiegetaboutit: The best way to get over heartbreak is to move on, find someone new and never look back. So goodbye foie gras, you delicious fatty liver. We’re all moving on with a little help from Lazy Ox Canteen. Since the French delicacy made from fattened goose or duck liver is being outlawed in California starting July 1, Perfecto Rocher, the chef at the Little Tokyo restaurant, has put together a “Forget Foie” menu available June 29-30. It will feature dishes using different types of liver. They include a corn soup with whipped coconut cream and crispy pork liver ($9) and beer-braised octopus with monkfish liver ($19). At 241 S. San Pedro St., (213) 626-5299 or lazyoxcanteen.com. see Restaurant Buzz, page 32

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Restaurant Buzz Continued from page 27 n In Towne: If homemade Twinkies and wood-grilled meats make your stomach growl, then you and Restaurant Buzz come from the same part of town. It’s also likely that we’ll both be in Towne a lot, as in the restaurant set to open in July. Located on the ground floor or the Watermarke Tower in South Park, the 200-seat establishment will serve American food with a “modern world influence,” according to restaurant officials. That means dishes like sliders, razor clam ceviche, flatbreads, salads and pastas. There is also a wood grill and oven where whole grilled fish and dry-aged meats will be prepared. The 7,000-square-foot business comes from Armen Shirvanian, owner of Mi Piace restaurant in Pasadena. Tamara Davis, the opening pastry chef at Bottega Louie, will run Towne’s bakery and oversee the preparation of said Twinkies, along with cupcakes, macaroons and other sweets. At 705 W. Ninth St., (213) 623-2366 or towne-la.com and

n Blockbuster Dinner: Fancy restaurants routinely pair food with wine, but Katsuya at L.A. Live is going a different route: The Japanese restaurant is pairing a three-course meal with a movie ticket. The “Dinner and a Movie” deal is available until Sept. 30. The $30 offer features a three-course meal with a choice of miso soup or salad for starters; New York steak, chicken or salmon teriyaki as the main course; and either mochi ice cream or fruit for dessert. At the end of the meal comes a ticket to a movie at the Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live (there is an additional cost for 3D movies). Since Restaurant Buzz is a fancy column, here are some pairing suggestions: The New York Steak would go well with Men in Black III, since New York is apparently full of aliens and everyone knows aliens love steak. The salmon dinner would pair nicely with Rock of Ages, because rock stars can wear fishnet stockings and still look cool. A 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 747-9797 or sbe.com/katsuya. Got any juicy food news? If so, contact Restaurant Buzz at richard@downtownnews.com.

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