Larchmont Chronicle
VOL. 57, NO. 11 • DELIVERED TO 76,439 READERS IN HANCOCK PARK • WINDSOR SQUARE • FREMONT PLACE • MIRACLE MILE • PARK LA BREA • LARCHMONT •
NOVEMBER 2019
Larchmont loses two large ficus trees
IN THIS ISSUE
n Replacements do not block signage
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT 9
PHOTO ABOVE shows Ronald Simms building after Oct. 11 demolition of ficus trees. Two replacement African fern pines are visible.
LACMA on the move. 14
By Billy Taylor Two healthy and mature ficus trees on Larchmont Boulevard, located in front of the Rite Aid store, got the axe last month despite efforts by the local neighborhood association to save the side-by-side trees. Work to remove the two trees began Oct. 7 followed by removal and replacement of 90 linear feet of sidewalk. African fern pine trees, from 24See Trees, p 29
Larchmont to celebrate the season n Good cheer Nov. 30
GONE but not forgotten on Citrus. 29
BRIDGE housing gets warm opening. 2-20 For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11 Mailing permit:
Hear live holiday music, take a free trolley and see Santa at the Larchmont Boulevard Association’s annual Holiday Open House and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Santa will arrive at the tree lot by a fire truck, and the free trolley will transport shoppers between Melrose Avenue and First Street. Live music along the boulevard will be provided by musicians from Rhodes School of Music. Small Business Saturday This event is in conjunction with American Express’ Small Business Saturday to encourage shopping at small, local businesses and to keep communities strong and vibrant. Locally, authors, screen writers and other authors will be at Chevalier’s Books to answer questions. At Landis Stationery, Sally Jacobs will autograph her artwork. Mae See Larchmont, p 8
Holidays on Larchmont
Merriment and good cheer will be enjoyed by all in the Larchmont Chronicle annual Holiday Edition in the December issue. Advertising deadline is Thurs., Nov. 14. For more information contact Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241, ext. 11.
LARCHMONT FICUS TREES one week preceding their demolition.
A little giving can go a long way n St. Anne’s 80th Boutique; food drives and gift lists among opportunities By Rachel Olivier Giving a little time, attention or resources can have a ripple effect in people’s lives, doing more good than we can imagine. The holiday season provides ample opportunities for
helping others in the community and making a difference. The following local charities would love help and donations. Often events are available throughout the year, so check for chances to give back
year-round.
• • • St. Anne’s Guild, 155 N. Occidental Blvd., will hold its 80th annual Christmas Boutique Sat., Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 See Giving, p 5
Marat Ballet leaps to its next stage in life n Light-filled studios welcome students By Suzan Filipek Marat Daukayev School of Ballet has found a new home, after a full-out search that included parents and students and was supported partly by a gofundme.com campaign. Scheduled to open as we went to press, the muchbeloved area school signed a five-year lease for a 10,000-square foot space on the second floor of the Equitable Plaza building, at 3435 Wilshire Blvd. “It’s a 12-minute drive from Wilshire / La Brea,” COSTUMES from the school’s huge collecSee Marat Ballet, p 25 tion are stored on site at the new location.
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