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Downtown’s vibrant theater scene holds a combination of large, small and avant-garde stages and producers. Clockwise from top left: the Pulitzer finalist Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at the Mark Taper Forum; Poor Dog Group’s Brewsie and Willie; a Cornerstone Theater Company play staged for day laborers; Solitude at the Los Angeles Theatre Center; Wooster Group’s space opera La Didone at REDCAT; and Cave Quest, staged by East West Players.

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o one will ever dispute that New York is the king of American theater. It’s as obvious as Los Angeles holding the title of movie capital of the world. But just as Spike Lee, Woody Allen and oth-

ers have proved the Big Apple has plenty to offer film fans, Los Angeles has earned a place on the national theater stage. Interestingly, the most compelling and vibrant theater scene in the sprawling metropolis is concentrated Downtown. Here, a rich, accolade-filled past combines with a potentially bright future to surpass scattered offerings in

Hollywood and other areas. Downtown’s theater reputation dates to the 1960s and the birth of one of the country’s most prestigious arts institutions — Center Theatre Group. Another stalwart, East West Players, came later, and as those entities have grown, so see Theater, page 12

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he architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro may not have won a Pritzker Prize. But how many architects can claim a retrospective at the modern-art mecca Whitney Museum in New York, or a genius award from the MacArthur Foundation? Anchored by husband and wife duo Elizabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio for 25 years, and extended when Charles Renfro made partner in 2004,

the firm’s identity is as much rooted in its art practice and critical approach as in building design, say several prominent players in the Los Angeles architecture world. “I’ve always thought of them as cultural anthropologists,” said Thom Mayne, the Pritzker Prizewinning founder and design director at Morphosis Architects, whose numerous projects include the CalTrans building on Main Street. “For 20 years they were somewhat critics of our society.” see Architects, page 8

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ple who put on conventions. The annual gathering for the American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership took place at the Convention Center Aug. 21-24, and on Saturday night, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Anschutz Entertainment Group President and CEO Tim Leiweke trotted out David Beckham, Wolfgang Puck, Ryan Seacrest and Melissa Etheridge to speak to the crowd. Etheridge then performed for the group. The highprofile figures were part of an economic development strategy: The convention is where industry leaders meet to discuss issues and business related to the lucrative convention field, and local officials hope it will help persuade convention organizers to bring their gatherings to Downtown.

Arts District Dog Park To Open This Week

new dog park is coming to the Arts District this week, with work on the site set to finish Monday, and an opening tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 31 (the date was set before Downtown News went to press). The park will reposition a long neglected, triangular property at Fourth and Molino streets as a 6,000-square-foot haven for dogs and their owners. Instead of overgrown weeds and litter, the site will be covered with decomposed granite, which was delivered to the property last week. The park effort was spearheaded by John Saslow and the Los Angeles River Artists and Business Association, in partnership with LAPD Senior Lead Officer Jack Richter.

DLANC Election Votes Settled

he City Clerk has finally certified the June 25 election results for the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council, allowing the volunteer group to seat its new board of directors at its Sept. 14 meeting. The board will also have to stage special elections sometime after the meeting to fill three empty seats, said outgoing DLANC president Russell Brown. There were no votes cast for the Alameda East business or resident seats, and one winner in the Social Service Provider category was later disqualified because he left his social services job, Brown said. Locations for the special elections will be in Alameda East and in Skid Row, with timing set to result in maximum voter turnout, Brown said. For more information, visit dlanc.com.

Downtown ‘Top Chef’ Contestant Eliminated

ater Grill sous chef Amanda Baumgarten’s run on Bravo’s popular “Top Chef” came to an end last week, when the 27-year-old was eliminated (the episode was taped months ago). Baumgarten finished in sixth place; the season began with 16 contestants, many of them older and more experienced than the employee of the Downtown seafood establishment. During her time on the show, Baumgarten took on challenges involving cooking dishes with specific ingredients or following certain themes. Her shortfall came when the chefs were asked to work the concession stand and prepare some ballpark fare for fans of the Washington Nationals. She came up with a tuna tartare that wasn’t to the judges’ liking. Although the judges delivered their customary “please pack your knives and go,” Baumgarten continues to be gainfully employed Downtown under Water Grill Executive Chef David LeFrvre

CRA Board Chair Bruce Ackerman Dies

ity officials pulled out the big guns recently, when they attempted to sell Los Angeles to a convention of peo-

Actor Danny Trejo was among those who showed up at the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 25, for the red carpet premiere of Robert Rodriguez’s Machete. See item this page.

Essel in a statement. According to the CRA, Ackerman was an expert in the creation of public-private partnerships to enhance economic development of communities. “Bruce loved the city of Los Angeles and made incredible strides throughout the city, and particularly in the Valley, to boost business development and improve the local economy,” Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said in a separate statement. Ackerman is survived by wife Cathy, and his children David, Michael, Robin and Linda.

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ruce Ackerman, chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency board of commissioners, passed away on Aug. 26 after battling cancer for more than six years. He was 64. A CRA board member since October 2005, Ackerman was known largely for his civic and business leadership in the San Fernando Valley, where he recently served as president and CEO of the Economic Alliance of the San Fernando Valley. “His leadership, knowledge, expertise and wisdom will be missed by all of us who had the privilege to work with him, as well as his sense of humor and kindness,” said CRA CEO Christine

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he red carpet was laid out in front of the Orpheum Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 25, for the premiere of Robert Rodriguez’s Machete. A fleet of lowrider cars filled the street, stopping traffic on Broadway as actors including Jessica Alba, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin and Danny Trejo showed up — the latter sported a leather vest strapped with throwing knives. The movie is based on the fake trailer seen in Rodriguez’s 2007 feature Grindhouse. Orpheum owner Steve Needleman met with Rodriguez before the screening to check out the historic venue.

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EDITORIALS Broad Collection a Victory on All Levels

he announcement that Eli Broad will build his $100 million contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue is a great victory for Downtown Los Angeles and for the entire city. In addition to the physical structure and the jobs and economic impact the project will spur, it proves one very important thing: The city and the county can move relatively quickly and make the right decisions when time is of the essence. There is a lot to celebrate in the project, which Broad had contemplated building in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, though clearly he always wanted to be in Downtown. The question was whether the cumbersome approval procedures could be navigated quickly enough — in mid-May, Broad stated that he needed to get the OKs in 45 days. It actually took closer to 90 days for the Community Redevelopment Agency, the City Council, the County Board of Supervisors and the Grand Avenue Authority all to say yes, but Broad and those in his corner surely were not surprised by that schedule. They know how government works. This is a situation where, it appears, the municipal negotiators did their job and worked out a deal that both satisfies the developer and brings a significant public benefit. The latter element goes beyond the museum itself, as Broad agreed to pay $7.7 million to lease a current parking lot south of the Walt Disney Concert Hall for 99 years. At

the start of the process, the plan called for Broad to get the county-owned land for $1, similar to what some other nonprofits have paid. County officials persuaded Broad to boost it to $7.7 million (the market value), and the money will go to affordable housing in the Grand Avenue project. In other words, it’s now a better deal than it was. It is also worth noting that if the stalled Grand Avenue plan does not move forward, then the $7.7 million will go to other affordable housing projects in Downtown. That is a wise inclusion, especially considering the economy. Of course, most of the accolades go to Broad. In choosing to spend $300 million (after construction, $200 million will go to the endowment and operating expenses) on a museum in the Central City, he is taking steps that, once again, set him apart from anyone else on the Downtown philanthropic scene. Los Angeles County is home to numerous billionaires, and while many of them have been generous with their money, none have stepped up for Downtown like Broad. His work goes back decades — he helped to found MOCA, kickstarted (with Mayor Richard Riordan) fundraising for the stalled Walt Disney Concert Hall, and then in 2008 came up with $30 million when MOCA tumbled into financial peril. Some have suggested that he is creating the museum called the Broad Collection for ego. That may be part of it, but why not? A healthy ego helps drive every successful person. The

fact that Broad is in his 70s could be an additional spur for a building to continue his legacy, an understandable goal from which many others will benefit for a long time. The result that matters is that Downtown gets a landmark building with a significant economic impact on what is otherwise a bland parking lot with few prospects. Broad could have done plenty of other things with his money. The museum is scheduled to begin construction (creating more than 1,300 jobs) in October and open in late 2012. With it, Downtown will have another vibrant addition to an expanding cultural corridor on Grand Avenue. An effective joint marketing plan with MOCA, across the street from the new building, could bring additional visitors to the area. One senses a prime opportunity to lure tourists and regional visitors to Downtown. As to whether the museum, in concert with the nearby $56 million Civic Park, will help Related Cos. get a construction loan for the stalled $3 billion Grand Avenue project remains to be seen, but certainly that effort will be easier with these additions than without. Downtown is lucky to have the Broad Collection, especially in the midst of what may turn out to be a double-dip recession. The only thing better than the promise of the structure will be what happens once it opens. Downtown is already looking forward to that day.

Better Late Than Never for University Gateway

his month, students began moving in to the University Gateway apartment complex near USC. The 421unit project is another worthy addition to the area. That is not the only reason to celebrate the opening of the massive structure. It is easy to forget now, but a few years back this project was mired in litigation. Although the hurdles and increasing costs might have caused other developers to quit, Urban Partners, the firm behind University Gateway, had the fortitude to soldier on. The term “soldier on” is intentional, as Downtown-based Urban Partners found itself at war with Conquest Student Housing,

which at the time was the leading provider of off-campus student housing in the area around USC. It was fair to wonder if University Gateway, which was announced in 2005 and initially budgeted at $135 million, would ever make it to groundbreaking. The situation grew ugly. Not only was the project the subject of litigation, it was hit with a smear campaign involving websites and banners. Urban Partners efforts in other states were challenged. In Downtown Los Angeles, the conflict caused the developer to relinquish its role in the proposed transformation of the Herald-Examiner building, owned by the Hearst Corp. As the tumult wore on, the project had

allies, among them Eighth District City Councilman Bernard Parks. USC also strongly backed the effort, recognizing that the plan to provide housing for 1,600 students, and create more than 80,000 square feet of retail space, would pay dividends for the school and the community. Thus, in September 2007, USC and Urban Partners struck back and sued Conquest for an array of alleged practices. Although the suit was settled the following year, and construction began in July 2008, there were repercussions. The delay was partly responsible for a budget that ultimately soared to $200 million. Despite the troubles, it appears as if the effort was worth it. By last week the building

was 75% occupied, and officials are hopeful that it will be completely filled for the fall semester. It is a tremendous investment in the area. The project at 3335. S. Figueroa St. also creates another strong southern anchor for the Figueroa Corridor, a stretch that has improved in recent years with the opening of L.A. Live, and which will see additional activity next year when the BYD auto manufacturing plant debuts. The new concentration of students could spur more pedestrian-friendly development. It took longer than anyone ever hoped, but Downtown has an important new entity in University Gateway.

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Recovery Far From Reality Stores That Sell Single Servings of Alcohol Are a Skid Row Problem by Jack RichteR

n the area known as Skid Row, people lay on the sidewalk with only cardboard to shield them from the cold pavement. Many are mentally disabled, most have had a negative brush with law enforcement, and almost all have a common ailment involving an addiction to drugs or alcohol. It is easy for some to avert their eyes, to ignore this human tragedy. Denial and the passing of judgment may be conveGUEST OPINION

nient, yet it will not confront the responsibility we all share to help those who have made poor choices in life, including the many who cannot escape the dark existence of addiction while living on the curb. Within the confines of Skid Row, social and medical assistance organizations share the neighborhood with manufacturers, seafood distributors and single room occupancy hotels. Then there are the convenience stores that distribute single containers of alcohol: Walk into any of these shops and you are confronted by a massive wall prominently displaying shiny cans and bottles of malt liquor, beer, wine, wine coolers and “airplane” sized liquor bottles. Packaged and priced for immediate consumption, these shops are targeting and are distributing alcohol to the very people who are in desperate need of sobriety — all in the name of profit. Until Los Angeles does something about this practice, it will be difficult if not impossible to get the denizens of Skid Row the help they truly need. The Brookings Institute published a recent study on the subject called “Broken Bottles.” The research found an unmistakable correlation between alcohol consumption and the occurrence of crime. The results were borne out in San Bernardino, a city riddled

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with social problems. The University of Riverside conducted an examination of the city’s crime statistics and the distribution and sale of single bottles of alcohol. A comparison of the locations of the stores that sold single servings with the San Bernardino Police Department’s crime maps yielded statistical results that clearly showed a correlation between alcohol sales and the occurrence of violent crime. In response to the study, the San Bernardino City Council passed an “Urgency” measure to end the sale of alcohol served in single cans and bottles within city limits. As if the nature of a major cause for Skid Row criminal activity were not enough impetus to begin a strict prohibitive movement, the cost in human lives and suffering is enormous. A one-block stretch on San Pedro Street displays the familiar

names of the organizations that reach out to help those who are struggling with addiction. Yet, to reach the front door of these clinics, it is often necessary to step over the body of an inebriated soul lying on the sidewalk. It is neither practical nor cost effective to increase police resources within the area. Thanks to the Safer Cities Initiative, scores of officers now patrol the district, and their presence alone has dramatically lowered the rate of violent crime. The emerging and robust growth of Downtown’s residential population, and future commercial development, are at risk should this issue not be addressed. The obvious solution is prohibiting the sale of single cans and bottles of alcohol within Skid Row, or as some have deemed it, Central City East. Grandfathered licenses, traditional objections and, yes, money, will all be boisterous arguments against this measure, but the time for a healthy change has come even for the poorest residents of Skid Row. Jack Richter is an LAPD senior lead officer in Downtown Los Angeles.

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The Hating Game Frightening Frank and Jugular Jamie Drag the Dodgers to Their Lowest Point Ever by Jon RegaRdie executive editoR

he Dodgers have had a lot of lowlights in their history. That’s not surprising, as over 126 years — the franchise played its first game in 1884 as the Brooklyn Atlantics — bad things are bound to happen. There was Ralph Branca serving up Bobby Thomson’s “shot heard ’round the world” to lose the pennant to the hated Giants in 1951. There was 1977 and ’78, when the team lost two conTHE REGARDIE REPORT

secutive World Series to the Yankees. The 1992 Dodgers went a horrific 63-99 and finished an embarrassing 35 games out of first place. Then there was 1998, when team owner News Corp. shivved Dodger fans in the ribs by trading away beloved catcher Mike Piazza at the height of his career. This week, the storied franchise could hit a new low. Unless there is an unexpected settlement, the divorce trial of Frank and Jamie McCourt will begin on Monday, Aug. 30. Throughout September, a month when good teams fight for a pennant, Andre Ethier’s homeruns and Clayton Kershaw’s strikeouts will be relegated to the bench. Instead, the biggest hits will be delivered about a mile south of Chavez Ravine, when the McCourts and their dream teams of attorneys whack each other with legal Louisville Sluggers in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Hill Street. To grasp how bad the situation is, consider what a sizable portion of Dodger fans hope happens: They don’t want a judge to hand the empire lock stock and broken bat to either Frightening Frank or Jugular Jamie. Instead, for many the best result would be some sort of mixed-income split that forces one (probably Frank) to sell the franchise in order to pay off the other. The reasoning goes that a new owner, any new owner, couldn’t bomb worse than the family from Boston. How does an owner, especially one whose team has made the playoffs four times in six years, become so despised so quickly? It’s hard to answer, but give credit to Fearsome Frank and Jiggy Jamie: Becoming this reprehensible wasn’t

easy. They had to work at it. Learn From St. Kobe Los Angeles loves a winner, and almost anything is forgiven when a local franchise captures a title. Just look at Kobe Bryant: Six years ago many Laker lovers seethed at him, viewing then-number 24 as an alleged rapist who drove Shaq out of town. In October 2007 he was even booed at Staples Center after failing to force his own trade. Now, with two consecutive NBA trophies paraded down Figueroa Street, all has been forgiven, and if he’s not yet St. Kobe, he elicits more warm feelings than Tom Hanks playing Candyland with a dozen orphans in a pool of puppies. The McCourts, meanwhile, have managed the unique feat of being hated despite assembling a generally competitive team. Heck, they hired the most respected manager in the game in Joe Torre and paid big money for one of the era’s biggest stars in Manny Ramirez, and still appear about as cuddly to Angelenos as the monster from Alien. Why? A combination of bad luck, public relations gaffes and plenty of missteps with money. Ramirez backfired when he tested positive for a female fertility drug (to date, he has yet to become pregnant). Before that, Feisty Frank and JawDropping Jamie played whack-a-mole with general managers and coaches, creating an atmosphere of instability. Then there is Dodger Stadium. Although change began after Peter O’Malley sold out to News Corp., since the McCourts arrived in 2004 an endearing and affordable family experience has transformed into a hyper-branded and wallet-sucking attraction. Ticket prices shot up, parking rates almost require a mortgage, and it still routinely takes two innings to buy a mediocre hot dog due to long lines at the concession stands. Whereas Angels owner Arte Moreno famously took the populist first step of lowering beer prices, the McCourts blared loud music and slapped ads on everything except Vin Scully’s forehead. Few in the stands can figure out where the money is going, other than into the bank accounts of Filthy Rich Frank and Jeweled-Up Jamie. Apart from Torre and Ramirez, there were no big-budget signings when the team most needed one. Fans

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An Opening, With Mixed Emotions Developer Says $40 Million El Dorado Transformation Is Both an Aesthetic Success and an Economic Disaster by Richard Guzmán city editor

ill Stevenson is proud of the work his company has done on the El Dorado building. On a hot summer day, the partner in the development firm Downtown Properties dashes across the street from the 12-floor edifice at 416 S. Spring St. to admire its façade. “Look at that beautiful green tile,” he says, pointing to the middle and sides of the 1913 building, where a cascade of green glazed bricks accentuates white columns and balconies. This is a big time for the 65-unit El Dorado. Move-ins started this month, five years after work on the Historic Core project began. So far, three sales have closed and 35 more condominiums are in escrow. Stevenson said he expects to be sold out by the end of the year. While this would cause most developers to pop the champagne cork and celebrate, Stevenson’s enthusiasm is decidedly tempered. The problems Downtown Properties faced in transforming the building, he said, mean it is the last adaptive reuse project the company will ever undertake. “It’s a success aesthetically. We feel really good about what we created,” he said. “But economically, it was a disaster.” Originally budgeted at $27 million, construction costs skyrocketed to about $40 million for the 75,000-square-foot property. Much of that increase was due to seismic upgrades — the retrofitting also put the project a year behind schedule. “There were lots of costs, lots of problems with the city,” Stevenson said. “We won’t be getting our equity back, we’ll lose all of our equity. We’ll get the bank paid off and that’s about it.” Old Wall Street Located in an area that was once known as the “Wall Street of the West,” the building was originally the Hotel Stowell, named after its builder, N.W. Stowell, a prominent businessman. It cost $300,000 to construct and catered to wealthy businessmen and tourists who paid between $1.50 and $5 for rooms. It was renamed the El Dorado in the 1940s and later became a residence for low-income individuals. Yet the look never much changed, said Rocky Rockefeller, senior partner at Rockefeller Partners Architects, who worked on the project. Rockefeller classified his work on the building as “very simple,” adding balconies to the south side of the structure and repairing and restoring the façade and other historic elements. The interior transformation turned the hotel’s original 275 rooms into 65 units that range from 850 to 1,700 square feet. Prices start at $250,000 and go up to $800,000. All units feature hardwood floors and at least one balcony, as well as washer and dryer hookups and Bosch appliances. The one- and two-bedroom condos vary in design from traditional open-space lofts to layouts with enclosed bedrooms. Many residences overlook the future home of a nearly one-acre park, which will open on Spring Street on a current parking lot that separates the El Dorado and The Rowan, one of Downtown Properties’ other adaptive reuse project. The E-shaped building holds only six units per floor. Wooden doors dating to 1898 that were once office doors at the Douglas Building, Downtown Properties’ first Central City project, serve as front doors for the condos.

Linking the Past Dan Johnson, a 23-year-old actor and writer, said he was attracted to the building’s historic elements. He moved in to his onebedroom condo last week. “You have an old hotel that lived in the heyday of the area that’s been reborn with a progressive style and you get the best of both worlds,” he said. “You get an apartment with character, with a history to it, and a first canvas for you to paint on.” The star of the interior, however, is the 7,500-square-foor lobby. The two-story space boasts an original mosaic-style floor, skylights and white walls that lead to a 15foot wide stairway that goes up to a mezzanine level. Original Batchelder tiles cover parts of the walls, columns and the staircase. Most are valued at about $100, but the few that are etched with images, such as musicians playing instruments, can be worth thousands, Stevenson said. They don’t always attract the right kind of attention. “We actually caught a man in here during construction trying to steal them,” Stevenson said. Joji Dreyfus, Downtown Properties’ project manager for the El Dorado, said there are about 2,000 Batchelder tiles in the lobby. “They were part of the building and as soon as we found out about the historical nature of these tiles, we took great lengths to restore them,” he said. While tours of the building take potential residents through the lobby, El Dorado inhabitants have their own private, and much more modest entrance. Stevenson said that since the lobby is planned for commercial space, they wanted to keep it separate from the residential areas. The project includes about 15,000 square feet of retail space in the basement, the lobby and a 1,000-square-foot area next to the upcoming park. The latter will hold an ice cream shop that could open by the end of the year, Dreyfus said, while the 6,500-squarefoot basement will become a bar next spring. The lobby will be marketed for a “European” restaurant. “We shouldn’t have any problems getting that rented out,” Dreyfus said. While those will open soon, they were a long time coming. The El Dorado was beset by problems throughout its development. The most recent occurred in April, when an auction had to be canceled because a water line that was more than 100 years old proved too weak to reach the building’s sprinkler system beyond the 11th floor. Downtown Properties had to wait until late May to repair it. The 97-year-old building presented other problems. “It doesn’t have steel, it was all concrete and rebar, so it’s an incredibly heavy building and the seismic upgrades were extremely difficult,” Stevenson said. “We went through one set of plans that proved to be really difficult to construct, so we ended up losing a year of construction and having to redo them and come up with the current set, which was also difficult to do. It was all very expensive for us.” Although it will be the company’s last adaptive reuse project, Stevenson is still happy with the result. “It’s a gorgeous building,” he said as he walked back into the lobby after admiring the tiles in the façade. “But the reality is that these buildings cost us so much money.” Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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$100 million art museum designed by acclaimed New York firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro will open on Grand Avenue by the end of 2012, philanthropist Eli Broad said last week. The announcement on Monday, Aug. 23, came moments after the Grand Avenue Authority became the fourth and final civic body to approve plans for the Broad Collection, the contemporary art museum that will hold some of the 2,000 works owned by Broad and his wife Edythe through their two foundations. Broad will also fund a $200 million endowment to cover operating costs for the museum. Civic leaders hailed the move, which will allow the museum to rise on a plot that had been set aside for a retail element in Related Cos. $3 billion Grand Avenue plan. That project is stalled due to the economy. “I think this is a tremendous Plan B we hadn’t anticipated,” said Councilwoman Jan Perry, who also sits on the Grand Avenue Authority. Although Broad had long hoped to build the museum in the Central City — in May he told Los Angeles Downtown News “we’d rather be Downtown” — he had also been considering a site in Santa Monica. Broad said Santa Monica officials were not informed of the formal decision to build Downtown until after the Grand Avenue Authority cast its vote. Broad said that construction of a 284-car parking garage

Architects Continued from page 1 Perhaps it’s fitting then that the firm was selected from a pool of internationally renowned architects to design the Grand Avenue museum that will house philanthropist Eli Broad’s collection of 2,000 contemporary artworks. Broad ended moths of speculation last week when he announced plans to build the Broad Collection on Grand Avenue next to Walt Disney Concert Hall, and publicly crowned Diller Scofidio + Renfro as winner of his private design competition. The six-firm field was whittled to two, with DSR beating out Rem Koolhaas’ Office of Metropolitan Architecture. Yet by withholding one key element of the highly anticipated project — its design — Broad put flame to the kindling under a new burning question: What will the $100 million building look like? Renderings and models won’t be publicly revealed until October, when construction is slated to begin on the three-level parking structure upon which the museum will sit. Until then, those curious about how Bunker Hill’s next landmark will transform the

will begin in October and take six to seven months. The threestory structure will start on lower Grand Avenue, allowing the entrance of the museum to be on upper Grand Avenue across from the Colburn School and the Museum of Contemporary Art, and just south of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Broad held an architectural competition with six firms in May. Along with Diller Scofidio, architect Rem Koolhaas’ firm, the Office of Metropolitan Architecture, was a finalist. “We made a decision to go with Diller Scofidio + Renfro because we’re right next to Disney Hall,” Broad said. “We want a great piece of architecture that would not clash with Disney Hall, but also would not be anonymous. They met that. They did a great study of Grand Avenue.” Broad noted the site’s greater surroundings, pointing to three other signature projects within two blocks: the High School for the Visual and Performing Arts by Wolf Prix; José Rafael Moneo’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels; and the MOCA building designed by Arata Isozaki. Quick Construction In choosing Diller Scofidio, Broad selected a lauded firm with an impressive roster of cultural projects. Its high-profile efforts include the renovation and expansion of Lincoln Center in New York, the new Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, and Manhattan’s High Line park. The Los Angeles-based firm Gensler will serve as executive architect on the project. Broad would not discuss details of the design or materials

streetscape are left to consider Diller Scofidio + Renfro’s reputation and portfolio. Between Bacon and Immigrants Perhaps the most obvious of the firm’s projects that could hint at their direction on Grand Avenue is the lauded Institute for Contemporary Art in Boston, DSR’s first completed major structure. Broad’s basic description of his museum calls for a threestory building with sun-lit galleries on the top level. The ICA’s galleries are also situated on the building’s top floor, where they’re illuminated largely by natural light. There are images and a description of the ICA on Diller’s website, situated among a visual portfolio arranged as a matrix of photo icons. The matrix is animated so that as you navigate the screen, horizontal rows move forward, like the credits in Star Wars. The site details work the firm has done on attention-grabbing projects such as the expansion of Lincoln Center and Manhattan’s popular High Line park. Among the building design descriptions, there are more unorthodox projects. Take for example the image of a woman clad in a slinky top made of raw bacon and a complementary pastrami mini-skirt; DSR designed the outfit for the Miss Meatpacking District Gown Contest in 2006. Then there is DSR’s installation on a busy streetscape in Lille, France. Set up a year after

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n Downtown, historical, architectural and social consistency is fleeting. The community boasts many diverse districts and individual streets have their own distinct identity. As part of a recurring series, Los Angeles Downtown News is profiling single Downtown blocks, examining each one’s character, trademark businesses and people. This week: Broadway between Third and Fourth streets. The Right Cut: If you want to cut just about anything, Ross Cutlery at 310 S. Broadway is the place. Medieval swords, lances and pocketknives are displayed alongside kitchen knives, scissors, Swiss army knives and antique razors. Ross Cutlery has been in the Bradbury Building for about 70 years and is overseen by co-owner Allen Wattenberg, who has been selling all sorts of sharp items here for 38 years. Barbers and butchers are among their biggest customers, he said. The store also has a dubious reputation as the place where O.J. Simpson bought the knife before the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. “Let me clarify that,” Wattenberg said, “O.J. purchased a knife here, not the knife.” Saint of Death: The Santa Muerte, or Saint of Death, has a significant presence on this stretch of Broadway, but not in a sinister way. It’s believed that prayers and offerings will encourage the spirit to grant you favors. Farmacia Million Dollar Botanica, at 301 S. Broadway, is basically a shrine to this belief system and an outlet for potions and spells that some think will bring them happiness. “We sell love potions, lucky charms, books about white magic, black magic, and everything about the Santa Muerte,” said Francisco Venegas, who has been working here for more than 30 years. There is also an altar made by Venegas and his wife, where a skeletal figure in a gown holding a scythe sits. A pillow rests on the floor under the statue where worshipers can lean down and pray. Getting Away From It: An escape from

the crowded sidewalks and stores is hidden behind the McDonald’s just northwest of Fourth Street. Biddy Mason Park is named for a onetime slave who arrived in California in 1851 and went on to become a midwife and prominent Downtown landowner. The quiet spot is filled with benches, trees and plaques commemorating Mason’s life. The Market: The block’s prime attraction is Grand Central Market at 317 S. Broadway. The market, which has been a Downtown landmark since its opening in 1917, is home to a vibrant mix of vendors who sell everything from produce to dried foods and spices to food from all over the world. It’s a definite throwback, with sawdust on the floors and popular eating spots like China Café. Under its neon “Chop Suey and Chow Mein” sign, diners pack the counter. It may take a while to get a seat, but it’s worth the wait. Need some fresh meat? Check out the resident butcher Economy Meats, where you can get a cut of New York strip steak for about $6 a pound. You can even get some fresh chorizo, too. Eternal Street: Look up at 351 S. Broadway and see the 64-by-42-foot acrylic mural “Calle de la Eternidad” (Eternal Street). The work by Johanna Poethig depicts the Aztec calendar, with hands reaching for the heavens. The work includes the words of “Here,” a poem by Octavio Paz, in English and Spanish. The mural looks worn out and faded compared to the bright colors it had more than 15 years ago, but the massive artwork still commands attention. OG Shrimp: Seafood is not the first thing one associates with Broadway, but don’t tell that to the loyal customers of the Original Shrimp Place (327 S. Broadway). Their fried shrimp is legendary for being more like heavy balls of fried dough with a shrimp surprise in the middle. If you order it to go, they put them in a brown paper bag, which somehow adds to the experience. The fries are pretty popular too, as are the homemade hot sauce and cocktail sauce. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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wearing the sign like a sandwich board and giving directions. For the type of food you get, plus the atmosphere and great service, this place is dirt-cheap, and the menu reads like what you would find at just about any fine Italian restaurant. Pasta choices include angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil ($7.95), fettuccini with eggplant and tomatoes in marinara sauce ($7.95) and spinach fettuccini with smoked salmon and capers in cream sauce ($9.50). The most expensive items on the menu, at just $11.50, are bow tie pasta with fresh Atlantic salmon and asparagus in pink sauce, and fettuccini with shrimp, calamari, mussels and clams in tomato or white wine sauce. It’s not all pasta. Olive Bistro has a chicken breast sauteed with artichoke, mushrooms and olives in white wine sauce ($8.95), veal parmigiana ($10.95), and sandwiches such as a turkey sub and meatballs or sausage (all $7.50). I went with one of my favorite dishes, the penne

arrabbiata, a penne pasta in spicy marinara sauce ($7.50). I love the spiciness of the arrabbiata (the word is Italian for “angry,” a reference to the heat of the peppers), and while some places can go a little spice crazy, Olive Bistro served it just right, with enough kick to remind me I’m still alive, but not too much to indicate how old I am. While the penne was perfectly fine, the sauce tasted so fresh, and with a noticeable garlic aftertaste, that I found myself moving some of the pasta aside so I could slurp mouthfuls of the red stuff. But the pasta followed closely behind and my plate was clean within minutes. So do yourself a favor, find this hidden gem and have an adorable lunch. Yes, I said adorable again — all this good food has me feeling frisky with my words. Olive Bistro is at 619 S. Olive St., (213) 327-1186 or olivebistrocatering.com. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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Theater Continued from page 1 has the live performance landscape, highlighted by a trio of upstarts — the envelopepushing REDCAT, the community-minded Cornerstone Theater Company and the multifaceted and multicultural Los Angeles Theatre Center. The community also continues to be a hub for no-budget, DIY and offbeat offerings. Names have changed over the years, and today’s players include the Company of Angels, Poor Dog Group and the X Repertory Company. Given the current national economic crisis, which can cripple the arts community, the wealth of options in one area is impressive. These are not the only choices, but they are worth close examination to see how the local theater scene got here, and where it might be headed. Center Theatre Group: If only one name could be associated with Los Angeles theater, it would be Gordon Davidson. The founding artistic director of the Music Center’s Mark Taper Forum opened the venue’s first season in 1967 with The Devils. He also assumed the artistic reins of the Ahmanson Theatre in 1989, holding both positions until stepping down in 2004 — replaced by Michael Ritchie. The Davidson-CTG highlights can fill a book, but the biggies are the premieres of the Pulitzer Prize winners The Kentucky Cycle and Angels in America (Part One-Millennium Approaches), as well as a 1977 Tony for theatrical excellence. The brightest spot in Ritchie’s tenure is the Pulitzer-nominated Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, which played at the Taper this spring after being launched at CTG’s Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. While the Ahmanson remains more of a touring venue (tours put less strain on a budget), two shows in recent seasons have reversed course, going from Downtown to Broadway: the mystery musical Curtains and Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5. Another show that may follow the course is Leap of Faith, opening Oct. 3 and based on the movie starring Steve Martin. On the Taper side, the next world premiere is a musical by Randy Newman, Harps and Angels. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Times reported that Ritchie said subscriptions at CTG were up but expenses were curbed, due in part to fewer contributions. He added that finances were not influencing his decisions on what to stage, though last week the Taper announced a 2011 season that includes five plays, down from this year’s six. If one thing defines and seems to set a CTG precedent going forward, it is Ritchie’s continued penchant to pull big names from Hollywood into his shows (though Davidson also did this to a degree). This year Star Trek’s Chris Pine starred in the Taper’s Lieutenant of Inishmore, and the lead in the aforementioned Curtains was David Hyde Pierce. Brooke Shields is in Leap of Faith, and next year John Lithgow and Jane Fonda will take the Taper stage in separate productions. East West Players: East West Players, which begins its 45th season in September, is one of the country’s longest-running Asian American theater companies. It began in Silver Lake, and since opening the 240-seat David Henry Hwang Theater in 1998, has claimed top-tier status. East West seasons mix world premieres with classics, and the company usually inserts

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(left) Gordon Davidson, the former head of Center Theatre Group, shown here in 2003 at the Mark Taper Forum. At the helm of the Taper and the Ahmanson Theater, he organized seasons that put Los Angeles theater on the map. (right) Tim Dang has spent 30 years making East West Players the country’s top AsianAmerican theater company. It mixes world premieres with classics.

an Asian-American spin into the show. It scored this year with Road to Saigon, starring — and about — three women who played the role of Kim in Miss Saigon. It also, intriguingly, specializes in Stephen Sondheim musicals, having produced most of his major works — a few more than once. A lesser-known part of the company’s significance stems from its David Henry Hwang Writers Institute and the Actors Conservatory, which together help foster the talents of young playwrights and actors. Of course, these programs feed into the main stage productions, including last season’s Cave Quest, by Les Thomas, and the upcoming Wrinkles (opening next February). Like Davidson defined CTG, everything at EWP flows from artistic director Tim Dang. He joined the company after graduating from college in 1980 and has been there ever since, keeping a hand in day-to-day operations as well as guiding the big picture. Dang will direct the season opener, Mysterious Skin. REDCAT: It’s rare to have a black box theater that’s 7,000 square feet, with state-ofthe-art lighting and sound systems, as well as a luxurious lobby/art gallery. But its full name — the Roy and Edna Disney/Cal Arts Theater — explains the story. A laboratory not only for theater, but dance, art, film and music, REDCAT uses the Cal Arts ties for productions that rarely stray from the fringe or stay for longer than one or two performances. It’s a recipe for mixed reactions — more than any other venue in Los Angeles, REDCAT engenders love it or hate it responses from audiences. REDCAT’s personality is an offshoot of its fearless leader, executive director Mark Murphy, who has an eye for the new and interesting, both locally and around the world. It’s a style that brings Downtown such oddities as Reverend Billy and the Life After Shopping Gospel Choir (playing Oct. 21). But REDCAT has also branched out over the years. It upped its profile by entering into a four-year partnership with the Wooster Group, the New York-based darlings of the avant-garde art world. That has prompted a series of residencies and productions. Last year featured sci-fi opera La Didone, and in February the company will stage its adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ Vieux

Carré, which anyone familiar with the Wooster Group knows looks nothing like the original — or like anything Williams could have imagined. But that’s REDCAT. Los Angeles Theatre Center: When the city awarded the Latino Theater Company a 20-year lease to run the center — the refurbished four-theater complex was once a bank — it signaled a new life for the LATC as a viable venue for several integral voices in the local arts community. Those voices flow from the LATC Cultural Roundtable, which has a shared goal of producing works that speak to the diverse Angeleno population. The Latino Theater Company, run by Jose Luis Valenzuela, is one of the two keys; the other is the Robey Theatre Company, founded in 1994 to present theater about what it terms the “Black experience.” The new LATC is still finding its audience — and its focus — since its first season in 2008. It has developed a fall season, titled Faces of the World, that last year spawned a surprise sell-out hit with Ruby, Tragically Rotund, and this year will include a Robey world premiere, The Reckoning. The spring lineup is called Spring on Spring Street, and with four venues and two seasons, there is room for entries by several local companies. Cornerstone Theater Company: Founded by Harvard graduates and functioning as a traveling company in its early years, Cornerstone settled in Santa Monica in 1992, then moved to the Downtown Arts District in 1999. Headquartered on Traction Avenue, its raison-d’etre is community theater, though it challenges standard conceptions of that overused phrase by picking various groups for its communities — it has organized productions with people of specific religions and occupations. Once it even assembled a cast of people who all shared a birthday. Now led by artistic director John Michael Garcés, Cornerstone has no home stage, and uses various buildings and venues (Downtown area locations have included the Central Library, Vibiana and even Traction Avenue). It recently completed a five-year Justice Cycle, which looked at various elements of the American judicial system in

numerous productions. The next cycle will focus on food and hunger. Cornerstone’s shows can be hit or miss, but with some talented ensemble members and a unique vision, the company’s voice stands out. The Rest: Downtown has a rich history with independent theaters. They pop up for a few years, earn acclaim, then fade away. It’s the nature of the beast, and past top-notch progenitors include Wolfskill Theatre and the Al’s National Theater in the former Al’s Bar. The trend continues today. One of the most notable small fries is Company of Angels, a 51-year-old troupe (Leonard Nimoy was an early member), which a few seasons ago relocated from Silver Lake to a space in the Alexandria Hotel. The company focuses on new works, which stem from its playwrights group. Past seasons of social issue-driven plays fit the landscape of its new home in the rehabbed building. Poor Dog Group was formed in 2007 by CalArts graduates, so it’s not surprising that its highly theatrical and experimental works would be reminiscent of the path set by REDCAT. Its most recent production, Brewsie and Willie, which ran in June in a penthouse on Los Angeles Street, was a highly praised, avant-garde work adapted from Gertrude Stein’s novella published in 1947. Still in its infancy, it’s difficult to gauge if the company can grow the audience and financial backing needed to stay afloat. The same uncertainty rests with X Repertory Theatre, which was founded in 2007 and this year began its inaugural season of main stage shows, short-run productions, a speaker series and cabaret events at its space at 1581 Industrial St. The company’s first play, Durang Durang, ran in May, and Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire is scheduled for October. Two other smaller venues outside the Downtown core that have impacted the theatrical landscape are the 24th Street Theater near USC and the Bootleg Theater on Beverly Boulevard. Shakespeare Center, a longtime producer of free summer Shakespeare in Downtown, was forced to cancel its show this year due to financial problems.

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he Los Angeles State Historic Park is normally a tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Los Angeles. This week, however, it will be full of hustle and bustle, as well as 12 hours of indie music and punk rock. The occasion is the seventh annual FYF Fest. On Saturday, Sept. 4, about 12,000 people are expected to take in dozens of acts including The Rapture, Panda Bear, the Mountain Goats, Wavves and School of Seven Bells. Marketed as an all ages music, comedy and art festival, FYF Fest, which stands for (expletive) Yeah Festival, will include more than a dozen comedians, among them Janeane Garofalo, David Koechner and Paul Sheer. There will also be food trucks, a beer garden, art installations, carnival games and a record swap meet specializing in old-fashioned vinyl. “You can expect amazing music, good food, short lines and a good time,” said Sean Carlson, the 25-year-old founder of the event. Of course, music is the base. Three stages will be set up for the bands, with each doing an approximately 30-50 minute set. Former Circle Jerks frontman Keith Morris helped put together the lineup. The Rapture is likely to be one of the highlights, Carlson said. The New York City band formed in 1998 and mixes punk with disco, electronica and rock. Other acts come from farther away. Carlson cited Delorean — a Spanish act that takes its name from the car featured in the film Back to the Future — as another highlight. “They’re from Barcelona and are flying in for the festival and they will be amazing,” he said of the alternative dance band. Those in search of something with a harder edge might opt for old-school punk act 7 Seconds or hardcore metal band Unbroken. Animal Collective member Noah Lennox, better known as Panda Bear, is also one of the headliners, while Claremont native John Darnielle, a noted songwriter, brings his Mountain Goats to

the park. The veteran acts will be augmented by up-and-coming artists such as Wavves, Screaming Females and Lower Dens. “The main priority is for people to have a good time no matter what kind of music you’re into,” Carlson said. “If you like metal, dance music, acoustic, folk, whatever it is, we’ll have it and you’ll have a good time.” Outdoor Stage Another standout will be the outdoor venue itself, Carlson said. “There’s nothing like this setting. The vibe is so much better when it’s outdoors, and you can watch great bands with the L.A. skyline in the background,” he said. This is the second year the festival is taking place in the park, where it will likely stay for the foreseeable future. It was previously held at the Echoplex, but outgrew the Echo Park club. “There’s no reason for us to think about growing and doing it outside the park for a couple of years,” Carlson said. Park superintendent Sean Woods said he welcomes the festival, one of the dozens of activities held there throughout the year. The park can hold up to 25,000 people, so the 12,000 expected for FYF will be using only about half the site, he said. Attendees will also have a shot at attending a more intimate show the next day. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, firstserved basis for the FYF Fan Fest on Sept. 5. The Rapture and Panda Bear are slated to perform at the Sunday event, which will take place at an undisclosed location that will be announced Sept. 4. “This one is for the fans that show up early,” Carlson said. As far as the unusual, and unprintable name goes, Carlson blames it on youth. “It seemed right at the time,” he said. “Although just FYF Fest seems to work much better. But it’s just a name, I don’t even think about it anymore. It is what it is, the FYF Fest.” The FYF Fest is Saturday, Sept. 4, at Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N. Spring St., fyffest.com. Tickets are $30. Children under 10 get in free. Contact Richard Guzmán at richard@downtownnews.com.

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Friday, sepT. 3 Museum of Neon Art 136 W. Fourth St., (213) 489-9918 or neonmona.org. 8 p.m.: The First Friday Music Series at MONA features live bands and dancing to the hum of the neon lights. Club Nokia Corner of Olympic Blvd. and Figueroa St., clubnokia.com. 9 p.m.: Australian comedian Jim Jeffries is on his Alcoholocaust tour. Because alcoholism isn’t already tragic enough. saTurday, sepT. 4 The Hive Gallery Opening 729 S. Spring St., (213) 955-9051 or thehivegallery.com. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: The Hive opens its September group show with a party, complete with live music, burlesque dance, tarot card readings, live painting and more. Featuring the art of 26 resident artists and 70 group show artists.

ROCK, POP & JAZZ Café Metropol 923 E. Third St., (213) 613-1537 or cafemetropol.com. Sept. 3, 8-10 p.m.: GF3 = pianist Gary Fukushima plus JP Maramba and Miles Senzaki. Casey’s Irish Pub 613 S. Grand Ave., (213) 629-2353 or bigcaseys.com. Sept. 5, 4 p.m.: The Regulars serenade the regular Casey’s Sunday BBQ in the regular open air. Colburn School 200 S. Grand Ave., (213) 483-0126 or srilankafoundation.org/events. Sept. 4, 6 p.m.: The Sri Lankan choir Soul Sounds tours America for the first time. C’mon, how often do you get down with the Sri Lankans? Grammy Museum L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Aug. 30, 8 p.m.: Spend an evening with gospel

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The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce wants you to be a well-informed voter, and is making that aim easier with its California Candidates series. No more eeny, meeny, miney, moe at the polls. Come hear what San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, the Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor, has to say for himself at a luncheon program on Tuesday, Aug. 31, from noon-1:30 p.m., at the L.A. Area Chamber Board Room. His opponent, Republican Abel Maldonado, will take his turn at the Chamber podium next week. At 350 S. Bixel St., (213) 580-7565 or lachamber.com.

irst, Downtown seduced the Los Angeles International Film Festival into its domain. Heh, heh, heh. Now, The L.A. Skate Film Festival makes its debut at the Downtown Independent from Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2-11 p.m. Integral to its industry, skateboard films and videos influence skateboard and pop culture with new techniques, styles, fashion, music and straight-up information. Titles such as Deathbowl to Downtown, Riding The Long White Cloud, Corridor of Shame and The Dango Is Dead bode for some serious tricks and centripetal action. At 251 S. Main St., (310) 546-5640 or thelaskatefilmfestival.com.

owsa, the Grammy Museum gets busy this week with four, count ’em, four jammin’ events to cap off the summer. Soul and gospel goddess Mavis Staples gets the groove going on Monday, Aug. 30; Western swing titan Ray Benson and his Texas band Asleep at the Wheel certainly won’t be on Aug. 31; and on Sept. 1, songwriter and Oscar-winner (for “The Weary Kind” from Crazy Heart) Ryan Bingham and his band The Dead Horses bring it. All three events begin at 8 p.m. and include audience Q&As and performances. But wait, there’s more. On Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m., the museum commemorates the 40th anniversary of Miles Davis’ masterpiece album Bitches Brew with a multimedia presentation and panel discussion on the artist and the record. At 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org.

What would it be like to be raised by two deaf parents? Two loving yet complicated deaf parents in a large family? Writer/ performer Michael Bonnabel tells his tale of growing up in such a household in 1960s Pasadena in The Good Boy at the Bootleg Theater. The show, which opened over the weekend, uses sign, speech and song to recount the triumphs and tragedies of a family and the journey of a “good” boy to find his own voice and independence. It runs through Sept. 19 at 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org.

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Wednesday, sepT. 1 The Bicycle Film Festival Downtown Independent for screenings and various locations, (212) 255-6102 or bicyclefilmfestival.com. Through Sept. 5: The Bicycle Film Festival, now in its 10th year, celebrates the two-wheeler through film, fashion, music and art, as well as road racing, mountain biking, fixed gear, BMX and bike polo communities in five event-packed days.

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SPONSORED LISTINGS Autumn Lights L.A. Pershing Square, 532 S. Olive St., autumnlightsla.com. Sept. 25, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.: Artist Lilli Muller, in partnership with the city department of Recreation and Parks, presents Autumn Lights L.A. 2010, a multi-media showcase featuring the best in emerging and established local and international artists, all using the medium of light. Wine Tasting with Zaca Mesa Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, 330 S. Hope St., (213) 680-0330. Sept. 2, 5-8 p.m.: Santa Barbara’s Zaca Mesa Vineyard is known for their sustainably-grown Rhône varietals. Join the vineyard and steakhouse staff for an evening of wine tasting on the Nick and Stef’s patio. Tonight’s flight features viognier, rosé and syrah. Cost is $12. Free parking after 5 p.m. in Wells Fargo Center Pig Roast Maguire Gardens at Café Pinot, 700 W. Fifth St., (213) 239 6500 or patinagroup.com. Sept. 2, 5-8 p.m.: Join Café Pinot executive chef Kevin Meehan for a casual dinner party al fresco featuring roasted pork and gourmet sides. Bring picnic blankets and spend a summer evening under the olive trees in Maguire Gardens adjacent to Café Pinot. Cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door (tax & gratuity additional; no corkage).

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goddess Mavis Staples. Aug. 31, 8 p.m.: Ray Benson and his Asleep At The Wheel band swing into the Grammy Museum for conversation and tunes. Sept. 1, 8 p.m.: Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses, who are actually very much alive. Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.: The museum celebrates the Miles Davis masterwork Bitches Brew with panelists Henry Rollins, DJs Jeremy Sole and Maggie LePique, and Miles Davis estate representatives Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. Orpheum Theatre 842 S. Broadway, (213) 622-1939 or laorpheum.com. Aug. 31, 8 p.m.: Melissa Etheridge is in town, so come to her window. Redwood Bar & Grill 316 W. Second St., (213) 680-2600 or theredwoodbar.com. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 10 p.m.: Pete Molinari’s country blues rings out four nights in a row, with new guest bands each night. Sept. 3, 10 p.m.: Ancient punk rock act the Mau Maus, along with Symbol Six and The Billybones. The latter acts features Mr. Billy Bones, of course. Sept. 4, 10 p.m.: SoCal collective Francisco the Man with its twang’d-up take on surfside pop. Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St., sevengrand.la. Aug. 30, 10 p.m.: The Robby Marshall Group gets saxy. Aug. 31, 10 p.m.: Feel groovy with The Makers.

THEATER, OPERA & DANCE The Good Boy Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. Sept. 3-4, 8 p.m.; Sept. 5, 3 p.m.: The Good Boy, written and performed by Michael Bonnabel, tells the story of Bonnabel’s childhood in 1960s Pasadena, where he was raised by two complicated and loving deaf parents. The show uses sign, speech and song. Through Sept. 19. Latinologues: The Re-Mex Conga Room, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 745-0162 or latinologues.net or congaroom.com. Sept. 2, 8:30 p.m.: The Broadway comedy about living Latino in America. Something to Crow About Bob Baker’s Marionettes, 1345 W. First St., (213) 2509995 or bobbakermarionettes.com. Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 10:30 a.m.: Sept. 4-5, 2:30 a.m.: Bob Baker’s marionette theater continues its 50th anniversary season with Something to Crow About, in which the marionettes enact a musical “Day at the Farm.” Through Sept. 26. Taxi DanceHall by Ivan Kane Conga Room, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 745-0162 or congaroom.com. Sept. 3, 8 p.m.: A Latin burlesque and dance review.

FILM Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. Aug. 30, 7 p.m.: LA Talk Radio’s Film Courage features the premiere screening of Shooting April, a depiction of three young guys of the YouTube Generation. From arguments to pranks to stunts to sex, they record it all. Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2-11 p.m.: The launch of The L.A. Skate Film Festival. Sept. 3-5: Pedal yourself to the 10th anniversary of the Bicycle Film Festival. IMAX Theater California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 7442019 or californiasciencecenter.org. Through Sept. 6: Hubble 3D enables movie-goers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. Through Sept. 6: Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past. Mummies 3D: Secrets of the Pharaohs follows explorers and scientists as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies, providing a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through Sept. 6: Featuring nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D will immerse audiences in the story of an ocean wave and the lives it impacts and transforms. Regal Cinema L.A. Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (877) 835-5734 or lalive.com. Through Sept. 2: Avatar: Special Edition 3D (1, 4:30 and 8 p.m.); The Last Exorcism (12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20 and 9:40 p.m.); Takers (12, 1:40, 2:30, 4:20, 5:10, 7, 7:50, 9:50 and 10:40 p.m.); Lottery Ticket (12:30, 2:50, 5:20, 7:40 and 10:10 p.m.); Nanny McPhee Returns (1:20, 4, 6:40 and 9:10 p.m.); Piranha 3D (12:50, 3:10, 5:30, 7:50 and 10:20 p.m.); The Switch (1:30, 4:10, 6:50 and 9:20 p.m.); Vam-

pires Suck (12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 6:40 and 9 p.m.); Eat, Pray, Love (12:40, 3:40, 6:50 and 10 p.m.); The Expendables (12:20, 2:50, 5:30, 8 and 10:50 p.m.); Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (1:50, 4:40, 7:30 and 10 p.m.); The Other Guys (12:10, 2:40, 5:20, 8 and 10:50 p.m.); Inception (12:30, 3:40, 7:10 and 10:40 p.m.).

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 fidm.edu. 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. California African American Museum 600 State Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. Through Jan. 1, 2011: “How We Roll” features four decades of skateboarding legends starting with the birth of surfing and the influence of roller skating to its evolution into the dynamic sport of today. Through Oct. 31: “Our Love of John T. Scott” examines the New Orleans artist’s life, artwork, journey and private reflections and the people he influenced. The exhibition includes lyrical sculptures, paintings and four-by-six-foot woodcut blocks used to make large-scale prints. 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. Current limited engagement: “Mummies of the World,” the largest traveling exhibition of mummies ever assembled, presents a never-before-seen collection of both accidental and intentionally preserved mummies including ancient mummies and important artifacts from Asia, Oceania, South America and Europe as well as ancient Egypt, dating as far back as 6,500 years. Through Sept. 6: “Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science” is an immersive quest for knowledge that reveals how archaeologists use modern science and technology to uncover and understand the ancient civilization of Egypt. Through Sept. 26: “Exploring Trees Inside and Out” is dessigned for young children (ages 2-7) to better understand the significant role trees play in the environment. 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. Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St., (213) 485-8567 or camla.org. Through May 29, 2011: To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Angel Island, CAM is proud to open an exhibition to honor the history, legacy and unforgettable stories of Angel Island. “Remembering Angel Island” will showcase historic photographs, a reproduction of a poem carved on the barracks of Angel Island, artifacts and a multi-media station featuring personal stories of those who endured or were profoundly affected by the Angel Island experience. Through November 7: “Hollywood Chinese: The Arthur Dong Collection” is an exhibition of movie memorabilia collected during the 10-years of research for Arthur Dong’s documentary on the Chinese in American feature films. Explore the filmmaker’s archive of over 1,000 items, including posters, lobby cards, stills, scripts, press material, and other artifacts dating from 1916 to present-day. Permanent: Re-creation of the Sun Wing Wo, a Chinese general store and herbal shop, and “Journeys: Stories of Chinese Immigration,” an exhibit exploring Chinese immigration to the United States with an emphasis on community settlement in Los Angeles. The display is outlined into four distinct time periods. Each period is defined by an impor-

tant immigration law and/or event, accompanied by a brief description and a short 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 19th-century 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. FIDM Museum and Galleries 919 S. Grand Ave., (213) 624-1200 or fidm.edu. Through Sept. 4.: “The Art of Television Costume Design” offers a retrospective of more than100 of television’s most memorable costume designs from the present and a salute to the work of 2010’s Emmy®-nominated Costume Designers and Costume Supervisors will be on display this summer in FIDM’s annual exhibition. Through Sept. 30: “Disney Alice in Wonderland Design Exhibition” includes Colleen Atwood’s original costumes from the film as well as Alice–inspired clothing and products designed by a variety of celebrities, designers and fashion icons including Sue Wong, Tom Binns, Avril Lavigne and FIDM Alumni. Grammy Museum L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Through summer 2010: “Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy” includes Jackson’s trademark fedora and gloves, six elaborately embellished jackets, original lyrics, a Jackson 5 stage costume and more. Across eight video monitors, the museum will also present footage of Jackson’s appearances on the annual Grammy Awards, as well as never-before-seen video of some of Jackson’s famous friends sharing their memories of him. The exhibit will feature a new interactive experience which will allow visitors to dance on a floor of light-up tiles, mimicking Jackson’s own moves in the “Billie Jean” music video. Through Jan. 2011: “Strange Kozmic Experience” will explore the lives and cultural footprints of three of America’s greatest musical icons: Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and The Doors. Rising from distinctly different backgrounds yet united by a common love of the blues and rock and roll, together their music revolutionized, energized, and concluded rock’s most fertile period: the 1960s. Through artifacts, films, original art, and photographs, Strange Kozmic Experience will explore the innovations, legacies and continual impact of the artists who defined a generation. 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. Through Sept. 26: “Mixed: Portraits of Multiracial Kids” by artist Kip Fulbeck presents a family-friendly exhibition with a playful yet powerful perspective on the complex nature of contemporary American identity. 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 Beyond Cars City National Plaza Jewel Box, 525 S. Flower St., railLA.org. Through Aug. 31: railLA, a joint effort by the Los Angeles chapters of the American Planning Association and American Institute of Architects to bring high-speed rail to California, launches its first exhibition, “LA Beyond Cars.” Museum of Contemporary Art, Grand Avenue 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2766 or moca.org. Through Sept. 20: Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective celebrates the extraordinary life and work of Armenian-American artist Arshile Gorky, a seminal figure in the movement toward abstraction that transformed American art in the middle of the 20th century. The exhibition features more than 120 of the artist’s most significant paintings, sculptures and works on paper. 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. Museum of Contemporary Art, The Geffen Contemporary 152 N. Central Ave., (213) 621-2766 or moca.org.

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Through Sept 26: MOCA presents “Dennis Hopper Double Standard,” the first comprehensive survey exhibition of Dennis Hopper’s artistic career. The exhibition will trace the evolution of Hopper’s artistic output and feature more than 200 works spanning his prolific 60-year career in a range of media, including an early painting from 1955; photographs, sculpture, and assemblages from the 1960s; paintings from the 1980s and ’90s; graffiti-inspired wall constructions and large-scale billboard paintings from the 2000s; his most recent sculptures; and film installations. Museum of Neon Art 136 W. Fourth St., (213) 489-9918 or neonmona.org. Through Oct. 31: Before moving to Glendale, MONA is expanding its program and events series with an exhibition and retrospective by Bill Concannon, “Recycled, Reclaimed and Reinvented;” a site-specific installation by black light artist Jerico Woggon, “California Surf;” a group exhibit, “F.O.B. (Friends Of Bill);” the live music series, “First Friday,” on the first Friday night of the month; and a monthly photo competition on night photography for every Art Walk. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., (213) 763–3466 or nhm.org. Through September 6: Enter a world of free-flying butterflies in the “Pavilion of Wings” exhibit. As many as forty different butterfly and moth species will call the pavilion home. Discover how these creatures interact with each other, with you and with the plants that they visit. Ongoing: After being absent for nearly four years for intensive cleaning and conservation, the spectacular Humboldt fin whale specimen returns home to the Museum in a newly renovated gallery. “Finwhale Passage” features the 63-foot-long specimen, which weighs more than 7,000 pounds, 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. USC Fisher Museum of Art 823 Exposition Blvd. on the USC campus, (213) 7404561 or fisher.usc.edu. Through Nov. 23: Yousuf Karsh: Regarding Heroes marks the centenary of the birth of one of the twentieth century’s most prolific photographers. The 100 photographs in the collection of portraits present an iconic pictorial history of some of the world’s luminaries, such as Ernest Hemingway, Audrey Hepburn, Indira Gandhi and Muhammad Ali. 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.

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 dimlylit, swank little alcove with some serious mixologists behind the bar. Look for a heavy door, a brass knocker, and a long line. Banquette 400 S. Main St., (213) 626-2768. This petite cafe and wine bar with its red and white striped awning has become a popular hangout for casual evenings of drinking wine and meeting up with friends. They have a small but lovely selection of wines by the glass as well as beers. Barbara’s at the Brewery 620 Moulton Ave., No. 110, (323) 221-9204 or bwestcatering.com. On the grounds of the Brewery, this bar and restaurant in an unfinished warehouse is where local residents find their artistic sustenance. Beer on tap, wine list and full bar. Bar 107 107 W. Fourth St., (213) 625-7382 or myspace.com/bar107. Inside the keyhole-shaped door, tough-as-nails Derby Dolls vie for elbowroom with crusty old bar guys and a steady stream of Old Bank District inhabitants. Velvet señoritas, deer heads with sunglasses, a wooden Indian and Schlitz paraphernalia plaster the red walls. There’s no shortage of entertainment, with the funky dance room, great DJs and the occasional rock band. In the photo booth, you can capture your mug in old-fashioned black and white. Located just two blocks east of the Pershing Square Metro stop, Bar 107 is 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.

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Listings Continued from previous page 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. Blue Velvet 750 S. Garland St., (213) 239-0061 or bluevelvetrestaurant.com. Located off a small side street, look for the blue neon sign that says The Flat. This stylish poolside restaurant and lounge in the former Holiday Inn (now a residential building) features sparkling views of Staples Center, a dining room with a 17-foot sunken granite table, and a sleek bar with white stools where you can saddle up cowboy style. Bonaventure Brewing Company 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

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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. Bordello 901 E. First St., (213) 687-3766 or bordellobar.com. If the name doesn’t clue you in, a sultry voiced “madam” on the answering machine lets you know Bordello isn’t exactly for the buttoned-up crowd. This onetime house of ill repute has shed its most recent life as Little Pedro’s with a gussied up interior oozing sex appeal — lush scarlet velvet, ornate black chandeliers and heart-shaped chairs in hidden alcoves. Bottlerock 1150 S. Flower St., (213) 747-1100 or bottlerock.net. Situated on the groundfloor 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 artisanal 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 Rum Bar at the Doheny 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 Rum Bar at the Doheny serves premium handcrafted rum cocktails in an intimate, elegant environment featuring live Caribbean and tropical Latin music.

Casa 350 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2249 or casadowntown.com. There’s a classy bar inside, from whence you can check out the action in the transparent kitchen and behind the bar, as the bartenders craft their freshjuiced margaritas. But the place to be is outside, under the stars and high-rises, nestled in one of the patio’s pod “casitas.” 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). Ciudad 445 S. Figueroa St., (213) 486-5171 or ciudad-la.com. Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Downtown restaurant serves up Latin recipes from Spain and South America. The modern space also hosts a thriving happy hour with live music on the outdoor patio several nights a week. Don’t miss the mojitos. Club 740 740 S. Broadway, (213) 225-5934 or 740la.com. This 1920s theater has been transformed into a three-level party playground sprawling over 40,000 square feet. Club 740 is a spectacle with ornate gold balconies, go-go dancers and private skybox lounges. Music includes hip-hop, Latin vibe, Top 40 and indie rock. Cole’s 118 E. Sixth St., colesfrenchdip.com. This beloved restaurant saloon has been renovated under new ownership. The great leather booths and dark wood bar of the old spot remain, but now the glasses are clean. Draft beer, historic cocktails, and a short wine list. Corkbar 403 W. 12th St., corkbar.com.

If the name didn’t give it away, this South Park establishment is all about the wine, specifically, California wine. Situated on the groundfloor of the Evo condominium building, Corkbar serves up a seasonal food menu of farmer’s market-driven driven creations to go with your Golden State pinots, cabernets and syrahs. The Down and Out 501 S. Spring St., (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. Eastside Luv 1835 E. First St., (323) 262-7442 or eastsideluv.com. A stone’s throw from Mariachi Plaza and all that Metro Line construction, this tucked-away spot features Mexican movie posters on the wall, good beer on tap, regular sangria, live bands, and different from anything to its west, no attitude.

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DRIVERS/CDL Training - Career Central. We Train and Employ You. Company Drivers up to 40K First Year. New Team Pay! Up to 48c/mile Class A CDL Training Regional Locations. 1-877-3697091 www.CentralDrivingJobs. net. (Cal-SCAN) DRIVE FOR THE Best! Gordon Trucking, Inc. Immediate Openings!! Teams - All the miles you can log! Regional & OTR openings. Full Benefits, 401k, Regular Hometime. We have the Freight! Talk to a recruiter live! www. TeamGTI.com 1-888-832-6484 EOE. (Cal-SCAN) DRIVER - SOLOS, Teams, Express Drivers. Regional Runs. Lots of miles! Daily or weekly pay. New Equipment. Healthcare Benefits. CDL-A, 6 months OTR experience. 1-800-4149569. www.DriveKnight.com. (Cal-SCAN) DRIVERS NEW Trucks arriving! Solo OTR Drivers & Team Drivers. West states, exp. hazmat end, great miles & hometime. Andrus Transportation 1-800888-5838 or 1-866-806-5119 x1402. (Cal-SCAN) NATIONAL CARRIERS needs O/Os, Lease Purchase, Company Drivers for its Regional Operations in California. Generous Hometime & Outstanding Pay Package. CDL-A Required. 1-888-707-7729. www.NationalCarriers.com. (Cal-SCAN) SLT - $2,000 Bonus. Flatbed and heavy haul. Owner Ops needed Up to 78% of load Pay. Owners with trailers a plus. 1-800-8358471. (Cal-SCAN)

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REEFER DRIVERS Needed! Experienced drivers and Class A commercial students welcome! Our Incredible Freight network offers plenty of miles! 1-800277-0212. www.PrimeInc.com. (Cal-SCAN)

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General AUTOMOTIVE Great jobs in downtown LA! Full time or part time. Two blocks south of the Staples Center at Figueroa & Venice. Toyota Central is growing! Sales Associates - all levels. Internet Associates. Service Technicians. Service Consultants. Drivers. Cashiers. Receptionists. Bilingual Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern and women encouraged to apply. Great compensation package and employee benefits. Please call 800-597-5516 or send resume to autosuccess@ aol.com. EOE. HELP WANTED Movie Extras. Earn up to $150/day. People needed for background in a major film production. Exp. not required. 888-366-0843 Office/clerical JOBS NATIONWIDE! Admin., HR, Clerical, Accounting, Mgmt., Tech., etc. - www.Jobs444.com and www.JobsBloom.com. SaleS WANTED: LIFE Agents. Earn $500 a Day. Great Agent Benefits. Commissions Paid Daily, Liberal Underwriting. Leads, Leads, Leads. Life Insurance License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020. (Cal-SCAN)

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CONCEPTO’S CLEANING Crew. Professional, experienced, cleans apartments, homes, offices and restaurants. Call for a quote. 323-459-3067 or 818-409-9183. cOmputerS/it FRUSTRATED BY Computers? For services or solutions for home or business, call 213458-6873.

HERNIA REPAIR? Did You Receive A Composix Kugel Mesh Patch Between 1999-2008? If the Kugel patch was removed due to complications of bowel perforation, abdominal wall tears, puncture of abdominal organs or intestinal fistulae, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. (Cal-SCAN)

ATTN: COMPUTER Work. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/ mo. Full Time. Training provided. www.KTPGlobal.com or call 1-888-304-2847. (Cal-SCAN)

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2000 HONDA ACCORD extra clean, recent trade in, (YA075458), only $6,988, call 888-203-2967.

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DONATE YOUR Vehicle! Receive Free Vacation Voucher. United Breast Cancer Foundation. Free Mammograms, Breast Cancer Info www.ubcf.info Free Towing, Tax Deductible, NonRunners Accepted, 1-888-4685964. (Cal-SCAN)

nOticeS ATTENTION ANIMAL Workers - Do you work with swine, turkeys, geese, or ducks? Are you age 18 or over? If so, you may be eligible to enroll in the University of Florida’s Prospective Study of US Animal Agricultural Workers for Emerging Influenza Virus Infections. The purpose of the research study is to follow ag workers and their household members for influenza (flu) infections from both animal and humans. Compensation available. For more information, view our study website at http://gpl. phhp.ufl.edu/AgWorker or contact Whitney Baker at 352-2739569 email: wsbaker@phhp.ufl. edu. (Cal-SCAN)

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vOlunteer OppOrtunitieS HELPING KIDS heal. Free Arts for Abused Children is looking for volunteers to integrate the healing power of the arts into the lives of abused and at-risk children and their families. Today is the day to get involved! Contact Annie at volunteers@freearts. org or 310-313-4278 for more information. cHurcHeS THE BRIDGE / Little Tokyo: Contemporary worship, 4:00pm Sundays, 401 E Third St. www. thebridgewired.org.

PETS/ANIMALS adOpt a pet ADOPT (OR FOSTER) your forever friend from Bark Avenue Foundation. Beautiful, healthy puppies, dogs, cats and kittens available at Downtown’s largest private adoption facility. Call Dawn at 213-840-0153 or email Dawn@BarkAveLA.com or visit www.Bark Avenue Foundation. org.

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2008 MERCEDES BENZ CLK350 CONVERTIBLE certified, low miles, navigation, leather, (243042), $37,994, Call 888-319-8762.

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TRUCK DRIVERS: CDL training. Part-time driving job with Fulltime benefits. Get paid to train in the California Army National Guard. Up to $12,500 bonus. www.NationalGuard.com/Truck or 1-800-GO-GUARD. (CalSCAN)

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Clean unfurnished bachelor rooms with shared bath at $550/mo. with private bath at $695/mo. Sec. deposit Special @$100 Includes utilities, basic cable channels, laundry room on site. Gated building in a good area. 208 W. 14th St. at Hill St. Downtown LA

For English Call Pierre or Terri 213.744.9911 For Spanish Call Susana 213.749.0306

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• Brunswick Four-Lane Virtual Bowling • Full Swing Virtual Golf • 3100 Square Foot Cybex Fitness Facility • Free Tanning Rooms • Massage Room, Sauna & Steam Room • Rooftop Pools with Dressing Rooms • Concierge Service • 24-Hour Doorman • 24/7 On-Site Management • Magnificent City Views *Amenities vary among communities

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We Got Games Time Is Running Out for the Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave., (213) 224-1400 or dodgers.mlb.com. Aug. 30-Sept. 1, 7:10 p.m.; Aug. 3-4, 7:10 p.m.; Aug. 5, 5 p.m.: The big news at Dodger Stadium last week was that Manny Ramirez was hanging out on the waiver wire, meaning that by Saturday (after Downtown News went to press), he could be traded. From Mannywood to Don’t-Let-theDoor-Hit-You-On-The-Way-Out-Wood? Other Dodger fans are focused on an unlikely, but still possible race for the wild card. As of press time, the Dodgers were only five games out of the wild card, with six home games this week to make up some ground. The mighty Phillies are in town to start the week, then the dastardly Giants come to Chavez Ravine. Of course, the Dodgers could be 0-100 and a weekend home set against San

Francisco would still rile up Blue Crew fans. Los Angeles Sparks Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 9291300 or wnba.com/sparks. The Sparks surprised the league this year by squeaking into the playoffs, despite losing Lisa Leslie to retirement, Candace Parker to injury and coach Michael Cooper, who went to coach college ball. But their honeymoon ended quickly, as the Sparks dropped game one to the powerhouse Seattle Storm. Game two was at home on Saturday (after press time), where a victory would force a final game three in Seattle (Aug. 31). They’ll rely on veterans Tina Thompson, DeLisha Milton-Jones and Ticha Penicheiro. —Ryan Vaillancourt

Joe Torre will try to keep the Dodgers focused on their slim post-season chances.

Downtown, it’s not just big business anymore!

Grand Tower 255 south Grand avenue Leasing Information 213 229 9777

Promenade Towers 123 south Figueroa street Leasing Information 213 617 3777

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

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

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

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

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museum Tower 225 south olive street Leasing Information 213 626 1500

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

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

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

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

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

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