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Four-way stop sign to be installed at 5th, Plymouth

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Miracle Mile 2011

Reports of collisions prompted action

SECTION 3 covers new developements in Miracle Mile.

SECTION ONE MEET candidates for CD-10. 6 ELECTION hopefuls in CD-4. 7 FULLBRIGHTS welcomed here.

DONOR REGISTRY drive on Wilton. 10 TAPER aids school clothing donations. 11 POLICE ACADEMY course. 12 TEE OFF for Cathedral Chapel. 13 BALLERINAS spin to New York. 14

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

NEFF HOMES add history.

HOLLYWOOD history talk.

ARBORETUM agenda.

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A four-way stop sign will be installed at 5th St. and Plymouth Blvd. following numerous accidents at the intersection. Residents had petitioned for the new sign because of the increasing number of speedsters and collisions in the vicinity. Wendy Savage said the request was initiated five years ago. “I would like to see fourway stop signs at all intersections,” said the Windsor Square resident. The city needs to receive information on accidents in order to investigate the need for a stop sign. “Often, accidents are not reported.” Savage added. John Fisher, assistant general manager for the city’s Office of Transportation Operations, said the narrow width of Plymouth Blvd. plus recorded speeds justified a north-south stop sign. A similar four-way sign is needed at Lucerne Blvd. and 5th St., said Jamie Bennett, a

Lucerne Blvd. resident. “Lucerne has a bigger problem than at the Plymouth intersection…but all intersections between Third and Sixth streets should be four-way stops,” he said. Another problem is the sixfoot wall on a home on the northwest corner of 5th and Lucerne that blocks a motorist’s view, he added.

Read all about summer camps in April edition How are your children going to spend this summer? Camp ideas, school programs, special interest activities and more will be featured in the April Larchmont Chronicle Advertising deadline is Mon., March 14. For more information, contact Pam Rudy, 323462-2241 x11.

Bungalow cases head to court Two dates set Criminal and civil court cases against the Larchmont Bungalow are set to be heard in court this month. A hearing in the civil case will take place on Mon., March 21 at 9:30 a.m. in L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 85. The criminal case against the eatery at 107 N. Larchmont Blvd. is with L.A. Superior Court Judge Spurgeon Smith on Tues., March 29, said city attorney Jonathan Galatzan. The issues in the criminal and civil cases rest on when the eatery opened in the fall 2009. The city Dept. of Building and Safety revoked its certificate of occupancy, because it operated on a broader scale than its take-out license allowed, city officials said. Owner Albert Mizrahi signed an affidavit that he would not provide tables and chairs to guests, per a city ordinance to curb the number of restau-

rants on the boulevard. The Bungalow, however, opened with tables and chairs. Bungalow owners appealed the city’s ruling and lost. Their See Bungalow, p 10

SpEaKiNG aT dEdiCaTiON of the “Green Triangle” traffic island project on Wilton Place is City Councilman Tom LaBonge (back to photo) with Kathleen Mulligan, center, president of the Ridgewood-Wilton Neighborhood Association and her neighbors.

Community celebrates the completion of traffic islands 'Green triangles' add beauty, safety By Laura Eversz Wilton Place neighbors, City Councilman Tom LaBonge and other city officials gathered recently to dedicate the Wilton Place “Green Triangles” traffic island project at Wilton Place and 2nd St. Work began last fall on the $389,000 plan to build, expand and landscape two traffic triangles at 1st and 2nd streets near Wilton Place and Wilton Drive. Seed money came from Community Redevelopment Agency funding aided by six

years of neighborhood fundraising efforts, including garage sales and block parties. The aim was to increase both pedestrian and vehicle traffic safety, increase disability access, identify the area as an historical neighborhood and beautify the area by adding landscaping. “We worked long and hard to fund the construction of these islands, but they would never See Wilton Place, p. 8

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane

NOW OpEN. Seth Waskow, general manager, stands next to a rendering of the BMW showroom at the recent opening. Story page 12

How is Larchmont weathering the recession? We notice a positive sign: there aren’t too many available parking spaces. But with gas prices rising, we will be seeing more bikes on the boulevard. We met up with Charlie Dougherty at Starbucks. We learned that his son Tim has the lead in the musical “Pippin” at Hamilton High School’s Music Academy. *** We heard from Ernie Majoram that he will be displaying his paintings of Italy at TAG Gallery at Bergamot See BLVD., p. 13

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Community Platform By Jane Gilman

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Scene on Larchmont

Our endorsement We are endorsing Tom LaBonge for

'What brings you to Larchmont Village?' That's the question inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

the Fourth District City Council post. Tom has been a dedicated supporter of our community, and goes the extra mile to accommodate his constituents. It’s his personal service and commitment to improving the community that has prompted our decision. If re-elected, this will be Tom’s final term. We do caution him to scale down the photo ops and meetings. He has a very able staff to meet with constituents and handle their concerns while he focuses on citywide issues. Regardless of whom you are supporting—vote March 8.

Fortress not needed Once again Mayor Villaraigosa is asking for a variance to build an over-the-height limit (72-inch high) wall at the city-owned Getty House at 605 S. Irving Blvd. The allowable height is 42-inches. Getty House is in an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, yet the mayor wants to bypass the HPOZ regulations in the name of safety. The mayor has 24-hour security, so we don’t see why we need to destroy the look of Getty House by turning it into a fortress.

Join us at the Annual Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party & Tour The Sixth Annual Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party and Tour will honor our President, Cindy Chvatal-Keane. Held on Sunday, April 17th from noon to 6PM, six historic private gardens, including the Getty House (the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles), will be toured. Proceeds will be used to continue the greening project at John Burroughs Middle School. If you have a chance, drive by the school and see the great progress that has already been made! To learn more and purchase tickets go to website: http://www. wshphs.org/gardentour11.html The John Burroughs Middle School project is just one of the many initiatives your Association has been successfully engaged in. Board member Howard Hart and President Cindy ChvatalKeane along with JB’s staff and neighbors, have successfully implemented a car pool program cutting traffic and improving safety. Your Association dues now help pay for a cleanup crew that keeps the area surrounding the school tidy and the greening project is well underway; significantly improving the appearance of the school grounds and encouraging students to stay on campus while waiting for their parents. This is the time of year we ask that all members of the Association become ‘Dues Paying Members’. The improvement of JB is just one of many efforts where dues money is used to improve our neighborhood, so, please, take a few minutes and send your dues in and plan to attend the Garden Party! Don’t forget, if you’re planning changes to the exterior of your house check the Hancock Park Preservation Plan (http:// www.hancockpark.org or http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/ hancock-park ) to make sure your changes are in keeping with the HPOZ. For any questions contact Matthew Glesne (213-978-1216 or matthew.glesne@lacity.org ). Also, if you are the unfortunate victim of a crime or fraud contact the Wilshire Division LAPD station at 213-473-0476 or website: http://www.lapdonline. org/wilshire_community_police_station. You can also contact Hancock Park’s Senior Lead Officer, Dave Cordova (213-793-0650; 31646@lapd.lacity.org). Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti. lacity.org/welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F0FC3-4EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 For questions regarding filming, contact Filming Committee Members, Ruth Marmelzat or Cami Taylor. Ruth can be reached at 323-934-0138 and Cami at 323692-1414 (Home) and 310-659-6220 (office). Adv.

WHO SAYS PRINT IS DEAD? Not Henry Velasquez who has the morning shift at Larchmont’s newstand.

Police Beat

"I come to the Village for everything. I grew up here and I like to support local businesses. I especially like Chevalier's Books." Patsy Juda Palmer Arden Blvd.

Attempted robbery foiled OLYMPIC DIVISION

WILSHIRE DIVISION

Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo

Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova

OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A robbery was attempted on the 500 block of S. Gramercy Pl. on Feb. 11 at 9:20 p.m. when a suspect approached the victim outside his home and threatened him with a bottle. The victim refused to hand over his property and said he was calling the police, so the suspect fled. PREVENTION TIP: Pay attention to your surroundings and try not to walk alone, especially at night. If approached, try to remember details that will help police

with making an arrest. BURGLARIES: A home was broken into on the 300 block (Please turn to page 4)

Larchmont Chronicle Founded in 1963 Publishers Jane and Irwin Gilman Editor Jane Gilman Associate Editor Suzan Filipek Assistant Editor Laura Eversz Advertising Director Pam Rudy Classified Manager Geri Freer Circulation Manager Rachel Olivier Production Assistant Nancy MacCoon Accounting Yvonne Auerbach 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd.

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Letter to the editor

"Today I came to Sam's for a bagel and to walk my dog, Julius. I'm also here quite often with my camera taking pictures for my website themansguidetolove.com." Abe Greenwald Bronson Ave.

Cupid strikes

Really? In the year 2011, Valentine’s Day is all about married couples who are heterosexual? Laura Eversz’ article (“From football practice to the Orient (Please turn to page 12)

Calendar Tues., March 8 – Election Day Wed., March 9 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, The Ebell of Los Angeles, 741 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Fri., March 11-Sun., March 13 - Larchmont Sidewalk Sale. Sun., March 20 – Los Angeles Marathon. The event will starts at Dodger Stadium and concludes at Santa Monica Pier. Fri., April 1 - Neighborhood delivery of The Larchmont Chronicle.

Correction

We apologize for the misspelling of Myrna Dwyer’s name that appeared in the photo caption on Sycamore Square in the February issue.

"Well, today I'm going to the bank to deposit a check. But I come here all the time. I like to walk around and see people out and about." Milan Symon Larchmont Blvd.

"Today? Coffee! I've lived nearby for many years and I come here all the time. I go to the bank and my favorite restaurant, Larchmont Bungalow. And I love Chevalier's book store." Hedy Hutcheson Van Ness Ave.

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INSIDE Section one AROUND THE TOWN 19 SCHOOL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 27 Notes from Nelson - 28 Dining Out - 29 At the Movies - 31

Larchmont Village resident Shiela Ana is the winner of the February “Find the Star” contest. A resident since 1999, Ana says her favorite part of the Larchmont Chronicle is the crime report. “It’s good to be aware of what’s going on,” she said.

Find the star

Section two REAL ESTATE

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REAL ESTATE SALES

LOCAL HERO. Sect. 1, 10

NOVICE SCORES. Sect. 1, 13

GOOD EATS dedication. Sect. 1, 24

HOME & GARDEN

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Look for this star in one of our adLC vertisements. When you find it, call 323462-2241 ext. 13. The first person to call will be pictured in the next issue of the Larchmont Chronicle.

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BACK on stage again. Sect. 1, 30

PLAYERS' "Velveteen Rabbit." Sect. 1, 30

PARTY central. Sect. 3, 24

Notes From the

LBA

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Spring is in the air at the Larchmont Boulevard Association. Save the Date! The Larchmont Boulevard Association is celebrating Spring 2011 at the Wilshire Country Club on Thursday May 19, 2011. The LBA each year recognizes certain individuals for their contribution to the fabric and well-being of the Boulevard. This year we are recognizing Jerry Cottone, the proprietor of Larchmont Barbershop, and Mary Frances and Andrew Fenady, local landlords, for their contributions to the quality and character enhancing the Larchmont Experience. The LBA feels it is important to recognize individuals that have helped define the Boulevard and individuals that are presently working toward the future by contributing to sustaining and building on the values of the Boulevard. Please join us on May 19th for a truly charming and delightful event at the Wilshire Country Club. Our Semi-Annual Members Sidewalk Sale is coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 11, 12 and 13. Please support the Larchmont Boulevard Association Members. Our members contribute so much to the joy of the Boulevard both in money and time and this is the time to show our appreciation. For every gift you missed at the holidays, take another look.

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AREA CRIME REPORT (Continued from page 2) of S. Gramercy Pl. on Feb. 7 at 6 a.m. The suspect pried open a window to unlock the back door, but when the alarm went off, he fled. Cash was stolen from an apartment building on the 100 block of S. Manhattan Pl. on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. The suspect entered the laundry room of the building, pried open the washing machine coin boxes, took money and fled. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A black 2010 Toyota Corolla was stolen from the 400 block of S. St. Andrews Pl. between Feb. 2 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 3 at 4:50

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a.m. A red 1997 Honda Accord was taken from the 100 block of S. Wilton Dr. on Feb. 15 between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. A 2003 Chevrolet was stolen from near the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Western Ave. on Feb. 20 at 11 p.m. A blue 1994 Honda Accord was stolen from the 5000 block of Maplewood Ave. between Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 6 a.m. BURGLARIES FROM VEHICLE: Proof of insurance and registration was stolen from a car parked on the 200 block of S. Manhattan Pl.

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between Feb. 12 at 11 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Property was stolen from a car broken into on the 200 block of Irving Blvd. on Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. A truck, parked on the 300 block of Gramercy Pl., was broken into and property taken on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. Property was stolen from a car parked on the 300 block of Manhattan Pl. on Feb. 20 at 12:30 p.m. WILSHIRE DIVISION BURGLARIES: Property was stolen from a home on the 300 block of S. Orange Dr. on Jan. 24 between noon and 1:20 p.m. The suspect broke in through the back door. A prowler used a side window to break into a residence on the 500 block of N. Orange Dr. between Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m. and Jan. 31 at 2:20 a.m. An unknown suspect forced his way into a house on the 600 block of S. Mansfield Ave., ransacked the home and took property on Feb. 13 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Furniture and other household goods were stolen from a residence on the 400 block of N. Mansfield Ave. between Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 7 a.m. The suspect pried open the door to get in. PREVENTION TIP: Keep area well lit and lock all doors, gates, garage and windows. If you are leaving town, put lights and a radio on a timer, and ask friends to collect all newspapers. Install an alarm. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A white 1984 Porsche 911 was stolen from the 200 block of N. Gower St. between Jan. 19

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CITY WORKERS recently installed signs on the 600 block of N. Lucerne Blvd. in conjunction with the area’s newlyformed Neighborhood Watch. The residents’ group, which focuses on crime reduction and quality of life issues, credited Councilman Tom LaBonge, his staff and L.A.P.D. Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova for their help in coordinating the Watch and obtaining the signs.

at 9:30 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 5 a.m. BURGLARIES FROM VEHICLE: Tools and other property were taken from a car parked on the 700 block of S. Citrus Ave. on Jan. 18. A car was broken into near the corner of 3rd St. and La Brea Ave. on Jan. 23 at 7:30 a.m. Credit cards, checks and a cell phone were stolen. Property was taken from a car parked near the corner of Larchmont Blvd. and Clinton BULKY ITEM PICK UP The Bureau of Sanitation will pick up large or bulky household items, such as refrigerators, mattresses, couches and other furniture and appliances free of charge from all residents serviced by the City of Los Angeles. Call 1-800-773-CITY at least two days before your scheduled collection day to arrange for a bulky item pick up.

St. on Feb. 1 between 7 and 10 p.m. An MP3 player, CDs, clothing and other property were stolen from a car parked near the corner of Sycamore Ave. and 4th St. between Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 7 a.m. PREVENTION TIP: Secure your vehicle by locking all doors, windows and sunroofs. Do NOT leave valuables in your vehicle, especially in plain view. This includes purses, wallets, briefcases, laptop computers, cell phones, iPods, CDs, cameras or shopping bags. Park your vehicle in areas where there is a high concentration of pedestrian traffic. At night, park in welllit areas. Graffiti Removal Operation Clean Sweep .............................. 311 Hollywood Beautification ............. 323-463-5180

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Sign up to run; volunteer at the L.A. Marathon Enjoy the thrill of victory without breaking a sweat by volunteering at the Los Angeles Marathon, Sun., March 20. Dubbed the “Stadium to theSea,” the 26th annual event begins at Dodger Stadium at 7:25 a.m. The course proceeds up Sunset Blvd. to Hollywood Blvd. and continues on through West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica, ending near the Santa Monica pier. on Sat., March 19. Register atlamaA 5K Run/Walk is rathon.com. For volunteer informa-

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Meet the six candidates seeking a seat in City Council District 10 The following candidates are seeking the councilman post representing District 10. At 29, Chris Brown is one of the youngest candidates in city election history. He is an entrepreneur in telecommunications CHRIS and real es- BROWN tate. Born and raised in the district he seeks to represent, he has pledged to cut his own first term salary in half to send a message of reform to City Hall. Austin Dragon was born in Brooklyn, New York. Upon graduation from high school, he attended college at L’universite Sorbonne in Paris, France, while also working as an English teacher. He moved

to Los Angeles in 1991. He has been an employment specialist and corporate recruiter the past 16 years working at AUSTIN Fortune 500 DRAGON companies. He serves on the board of Strive, a mini campus for inner-city children in Watts offering after-school academics, arts and guidance resources. Andrew Kim has served as Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro Tem since 2000. He is a founding member of Wilshire C e n t e r ANDREW KIM Koreatown

Neighborhood Council and past commissioner of L.A. County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission. Born in Inchon, Korea in 1960, Kim arrived in the United States in 1974 at the age of 14. He graduated from Claremont McKenna College and received a J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1986. He established and manages Kim USA law firm. Luis Montoya was motivated to run for public office after hearing about the abuses in the Bell, California scandal and was simply disgusted at how politicians have abused the public trust. Luis will fight to bring results, accountability and transparency from City Hall. He is a stakeholder and attends meetings of his local community council, the Olympic Park Neighborhood Council. Luis graduated from

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UCLA with a bachelor of arts in political science from UCLA in 2007. Victim advocate Althea LUIS Rae Shaw MONTOYA has worked to change legislation since her nephew, Jamiel Andre’ Shaw II, was murdered in 2008. Althea created “Be Safe,” designed to drive crime out of the community. The L.A. native grew up in CD- 10. She served 12 years as a civilian at the Los Angeles Police Department and five years as a civilian at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Incumbent Herb J. Wesson, Jr. was elected in a Special Election in November 2005. He chairs the Housing,

Community and Economic Development ( H C E D ) Committee and is vicechair of the Arts, Parks, H e a l t h HERB and Aging WESSON Committee. He is a member of the Rules and Elections Committee, the Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Recovery and Reinvestment, and chairs the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority. In 1998 he was elected to represent the 47th State Assembly District and elected Speaker. He was chief of staff to Councilmember Nate Holden and later 2nd District Supervisor Yvonne Burke. (Althea Rae Shaw did not provide a photograph.)

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Why Should My Business Advertise?

The Windsor Square Association is funding another improvement project on behalf of the community. This time, it's the median at the intersection of Norton Avenue and 6th Street, which is a gateway to the Windsor Square neighborhood. The median has been in disrepair for some time, with a non-functioning sprinkler system and damaged traffic signs, making it a bit of an eyesore on a major thoroughfare in the area. WSA's Canopy Committee is creating a landscape design and will direct the improvement. WSA funds will also help maintain the median in pristine condition once work has been completed.

Advertising serves many purposes for every business. Like any other investment, you may not see the benefits right away and/or the benefits may not always be obvious but, in the long run, advertising pays in many ways. It promotes sales and growth of new business. It adds to your market-share recognition, develops a continuing positive image of your business and maintains customer loyalty. It has been found that a business that advertises has improved store morale because it sends the message that your business is doing well Many advertisers tell me that when a new client is asked, “Where did you hear of us?” the new customer tells them that their neighbor or friend told them about the business. When tracing back where that neighbor found out about the business, most times you will find they read about it in an advertisement that attracted their attention and interested them. And speaking about attracting a reader’s attention…. ad design is very important in this realm. Next month this column will deal with how to make your ad design more effective. Until then, market, market, market that business!

The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.

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The WSA Board would also like to remind the community that there is another election coming up. Please remember to get out and vote on March 8th at your assigned polling place. There are 10 ballot measures to be considered, and seven open City Council seats. Windsor Square's Councilman, Tom LaBonge, is up for re-election for the District 4 seat. His opponents are newcomers Tomàs O'Grady and Stephen Box. For more information, please refer to the city election guide you received in the mail, or visit the LA Times online voter guide.

Contact Pam at The Larchmont Chronicle 323-462-2241 ext. 11

Save the Date for Our Next Board Meeting: Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 p.m. at the ebell of los angeles Special GueSt Speaker

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Come with questions about crime in your neighborhoods: Gaming, bookmaking, pornography, prostitution and alcohol GWNc land use committee The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room of the Wilshire United Methodist Church DON’t FOrGet: election Day is tuesday March 8, 2011! Join Our Board Positions still available: Citrus Square (Alternate), Oakwood-Maplewood-St.Andrews (Director & Alternate), We-Wil (Alternate), Education (Alternate), Renter (Alternate) For additional information, go to www.greaterwilshire.org ©LC0311

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Donation funds computers for sixth-graders Over the next three years sixth-graders in Los Angeles Partnership schools will receive training and laptop computers with software that they may use in classroom and at home. The Computers for Youth “Take IT Home” program is designed to improve children’s learning environment at home and to strengthen the schoolhome connection. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Michelle Hahn of Computers for Youth announced the donation at a recent performance. The computers, training and software are valued at $1.5 million and benefits 2,500 students. The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is a collaboration between the city and the Los Angeles Unified School District to turn around LA’s lowest performing schools district wide. The Partnership manages 21 schools with approximately 22,000 students.

City Council candidates vie for votes at forum A standing-room only crowd heard the candidates for the post of city councilman, fourth district, answer questions at the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting in February at The Ebell. Kevin James, radio host, moderated the event. Incumbent Councilmember Tom Labonge is being challenged by Stephen Box and Tomas O’Grady.

The candidates fielded questions on the city budget, the Community Redevelopment Agency, reforming pensions, improving public schools and speeding the permit process. The candidates also appeared in forums in Silver Lake and Park La Brea. The election is on Tues., March 8. If none of the candidates receives 51 percent of the vote, a runoff will be held in May.

Meetings to cover subway update

TOP RIGHT, AUDIENCE AT the candidate forum packed the Ebell.

Metro is holding a series of meetings to update the community on the Westside subway extension beginning Mon. March 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at LACMA West, terrace room, 5th floor, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Other dates are Wed., March 23 and Tues., March 29. For locations and more information go to metro.net/ Westside.

TRIO OF HOPEFULS. At the candidate forum were, from left, Stephen Box, Tom LaBonge and Tomas O’Grady.

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Garden tour to raise funds for Burroughs Cindy Chvatal-Keane, president of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association, est. 1948, will be honored for her community service at a reception at the Getty House as part of the Windsor SquareHancock Park Historical Society’s Garden Party and Tour. The sixth annual event, on Sun., April 17 from noon to 6 p.m., offers an opportunity to see six private estate gardens of varying styles. The 2010 garden party raised more than $30,000 for greening at John Burroughs Middle

School, including new irrigation, hardscape, benches and plantings. This year’s proceeds will continue funding the project, which includes improvements along Wilshire Blvd. A highlight of the tour are the historic Ronnie Allumbaugh Gardens at Getty House, the official residence of the Mayor of Los Angeles. They include the sunken “Blue” Garden and the Rose Garden, which were restored in 2010 and are rarely available for viewing by the public. A reception following the

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Big Sunday to host ice cream social fundraiser Big Sundae, the first-ever fundraiser for Big Sunday, the largest region-wide volunteer community organization in the U.S., is Sun., March 13 from 2 to 5 at 6111 Melrose Ave. The ice cream social will feature make-your-own sundaes for the kids and wine and cheese for the adults. Guests will be able to sponsor projects through a silent auction. In addition there will be a live auction, art and community service projects, music and more. Big Sunday, which began as a grass-roots group at Temple Israel of Hollywood 12 years ago, has grown into a two-day event which last year boasted more than 50,000 volunteers working on 300 projects throughout the city. The Big Sunday Community Calendar has more than 60 volunteer and giving opportunities listed each month. Cost is for the ice cream social is $100 per family. Visit bigsunday.org.

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Community celebrates traffic islands (Continued from page 1) have been built without the support of Tom LaBonge, who was able to secure funding we wouldn’t have been able to raise without him,” said Mulligan. “We have also been fortunate to get strong support from the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society and the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council,” she added. An environmental group from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center will help maintain the triangles, she added. The islands are a long-awaited wish-come-true for resident Agnes Kuncar, who lives at the corner of Wilton Place and 2nd St. “When we moved here in 1972, the city told us they would make this triangle into a beautiful garden. We waited and waited for 39 years and

went through a lot of obstacles,” said Kuncar. “I promised Tom LaBonge that if he got this finished by June, he could put as many reelection banners in my yard as he wanted,” she said with a laugh, pointing to the signs sprouting up like dandelions on her corner lot. “He did it, and we’re very, very happy.”

Looking for owner of antique coins Antique coins were discovered scattered around the corner of Third St. and Lorraine Blvd. on Tues., Feb. 15 by some residents walking in the neighborhood. The next day more were found. If you have any information about the proper owners of these coins, please contact the Larchmont Chronicle at 323-462-2241, ext. 13.

Suzanne Rheinstein Monday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m. “Yes,You Can...Raise Financially Aware Kids” Monday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m. Women with T-Squares Tuesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. “Come Get Maggie” A new musical Saturday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.

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Globe trotters say hosting scholars is second to none By Laura Eversz Clancy and Jerry Zerg had a full house recently when they hosted eight Fullbright scholars from around the world. The event was sponsored by the Los Angeles International Visitors Council (LAIVC), whose Citizen Diplomat members invite potential international leaders—chosen by U.S. embassies—into their homes or offices. The organization’s mission is to increase respect, mutual understanding and cooperation between the L.A. region and the rest of the world. Jerry Zerg figures he and Clancy have been hosts two to three times a year over the past 30 years. “It’s a way for them to get to know our country better,” he said. Guests at the dinner in February at the couple’s Highland Ave. home included Fullbright scholars—ages 25 to 35—from Purdue, Syracuse, Harvard, Penn State, Drexel, American and Memphis universities. The students hail from Afghanistan, Brazil, Chile, India, Korea, Lithuania, Poland and Russia. “They asked us pretty provocative questions, including how we feel about the President and current administration,” said Jerry. “The gal from Chile asked about illegal immigration.” He and his wife look forward to the meetings. They are big travelers, having visited more than 75 countries, “but the knowledge we’ve acquired from meeting people through the visitor’s organization is second to none. There is no apathy… they are all sociallyminded people who sometimes know more about what’s going on in our country than people who live here,” said Jerry. “It’s so enriching. I would highly recommend to others

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Healthy babies are the focus of 2011 March of Dimes campaign Hundreds of agents, district managers and employees with Farmers Insurance Group of Companies gathered to kick off the 2011 March of Dimes fundraising campaign on Feb. 23. “This marks our 23rd year as a March of Dimes supporter,” said Jane Massey, March of Dimes COO. March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

Five with ‘Good Hearts’ are praised for their public service Five community members director for Councilmember were honored for extraordi- Tom LaBonge, was recognized nary public service and arts for her community public serconsciousness at the eighth vice in the successful beautiannual Good Hearts Award fication and enhancement of Ceremony on Valentine’s Day Miracle Mile’s Wilshire median and historic neon signs. at The Counter restaurant. Randy Murphy, director of The event, called Romancing the Miracle Mile, was facilities for the Los Angeles sponsored by the Miracle Mile County Museum of Art, was Civic Coalition, and co-hosted honored for his chairmanby The ARTery, J.H. Snyder ship of the coalition’s Wilshire Median Advisory. Company and The Counter. The CHRONICLE awards ceremonyAD_FEB_2011 also Melody Kanschat, LARCHMONT president of the Los Angeles County recognized local grass roots Museum of Art, received the partnerships between the fire Lifetime Achievement award department and community, for her leadership and vision such as the model Adopt A Fire Station program at Fire in the fine arts. Brad Burlingame, president Station 61, Battalion 18 and of West Hollywood Marketing mentoring adoptions at fire & Visitors Bureau, was hon- stations 52, 58, 76, 77 and 40. ored for his work with United We Plant trees for 9/11. Dan James, co-chairman of Prime Group/Park La Brea, was praised for enhancing the Miracle Mile’s historic neon skyline and support of the Miracle Mile Safety Summits. Nikki Ezhari, deputy district

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Jeff Rake donated blood in college 20 years ago as part of a national search for a patient in need by the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. “Nothing ever came of it,” said the father of four. Then, “out of the blue last spring my data showed up on the short list… and low and behold, I was the match.” In a one out of hundreds of thousands of a chance— about the odds of winning the lottery—his marrow type was a match for a 60-year-old patient in New York. Jeff underwent a new procedure which was painless and easy, he said. After a daily injection for four days by a nurse who came to his home to draw marrow into his blood stream he was flown to Seattle, one of three national centers. Jeff watched a DVD while a machine extracted the marrow from his blood. After a few hours he drank orange juice and walked out. At first hearing he was a match, he was a little intimidated, but he also felt fate was playing a hand, and “I was destined to help this person.” “He’s a hero,” said Bowers. “He saved someone’s life.”

When he signed up 20 years ago, he would have undergone anesthesia and had an operation. Medical advances have changed everything. “I was in and out and I got to visit with my brother-in-law in Seattle,” said Jeff. “It’s a wonderful feeling. And the people are lovely and hold your hand and talk you through it. Not only did I feel great but I felt part of an amazing organization. I thought that was pretty cool.” A City of Hope bone marrow registration drive will be held Sat., March 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Josette Bowers home, 209 S. Wilton Pl. Everyone with good health over the age of 18 is encouraged to register. Minorities, especially of Korean and Indian descent, are especially needed. For more information visit bonemarrow.org

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(Continued from page 1) guests, per a city ordinance to curb the number of restaurants on the boulevard. The Bungalow, however, opened with tables and chairs. Bungalow owners appealed the city’s ruling and lost. Their attorney Fred Gaines seeks to overturn the city’s denial of an appeal of the revocation of the certificate of occupancy. The city’s Q Condition— passed by the City Council several years ago—limits the number of restaurants and take-outs on the popular street to help ensure a mix of retail and dining establishments.

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Former nail biter-turned manicure addict Samira Asemanfar recently opened a nail salon at 205 N. Larchmont Blvd. Bellacures is her fifth salon. Asemanfar said she set out to change the culture of the business in 2006 after visits to a number of salons convinced her they lacked style, professionalism and cleanliness. Bellacures features plush chairs with high armrests suitable for both men and women. All tools are sterilized in an autoclave—the same chamber hospitals and dentists use to sterilize metal tools, said Asemanfar. A new sterilized pouch of implements is opened for each client, and technicians use latex/vinyl gloves to avoid the spread of bacteria. The salon also uses pedicure tubs with plastic liners that are disposed of after each use. There are a variety of manicures from which to choose, from the Mini Mani polish change to the Bella Hands Manicure, which includes sea salt or walnut scrub, clay mask and a moisturizing hot towel wrap with rich butter cream and grapeseed or almond oil. Prices range from $10 for a polish change to $20 to $50 for manicures; $25 to $55 for pedicures. The salon also offers nail extensions and waxing. Call 310-584-4553 or visit bellacures.com

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CONGRATULATING Louis Zamperini on the book "Unbroken," about his life as an Olympic champion and World War II hero, are members of Wilshire Rotary Club at El Cholo restaurant. They are, from left, John Miron, Zamperini, Scott Clifford, Kyle Pierce and El Cholo owner Ron Salisbury.

Taper Foundation grant aids Operation School Bell donations It isn’t Santa’s sleigh, but when the 53-foot trailer arrives, students know it’s full of gifts. The trailer, called Operation School Bell on Wheels, contains enough clothes to outfit 165 youngsters. Assistance League of Southern California, sponsor of the program, recently received a $50,000 grant from the S. Mark Taper Foundation to support the service. Funding will be used to outfit the neediest children in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Operation School Bell, one of eight services of ALSC, provides each student with a full week’s supply of new school clothing including uniforms plus a backpack, jacket, athletic shoes, a personal grooming kit, a book and a toy.

Citizens can cast their votes on Measure L to fund the Public Library on Election Day, Tues., March 8. Measure L will provide additional funds to help restore six-day service at all libraries and eventually seven-day service at nine neighborhood branches, purchase books and support after-school and summer programs, student homework help, adult literacy and

job search programs. Measure L is not a tax, and will not require residents or property owners to pay more taxes or fees. It will only progressively increase the Library’s share of existing city funds over the next four years. The amendment requires a simple majority of votes to be approved. If passed, new funding could be available as early as July. metro.net/works

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Piano winners at Ebell concert Concerts featuring the young winners of the Robert Turner Piano Competition will be featured on Sun., March 6 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 4117 Overland Blvd.; and Sun., March 20 at The Ebell, 4400 Wilshire Blvd. Both concerts start at 3 p.m. The program includes works by Strauss, J.S. Bach and Beethoven. Admission is $15; students and seniors $10. Call 424-960-4418 or go to brownpapertickets.com.

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March 2011 Community Update Meetings Monday, March 21 LACMA West – Terrace Room, 5th Floor 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Spanish & Korean translation will be provided

Wednesday, March 23 Westwood United Methodist Church – Fellowship Hall, 3rd Floor 10497 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Spanish translation will be provided.

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> A subway extension running between the Metro Purple Line Wilshire/Western Station and the Westwood/ VA Hospital has been approved as the route of the Westside Subway Extension. > The $4.2 billion project will extend the subway a distance of approximately nine miles to Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood. > Under the 30/10 Initiative leveraging Measure R funding with federal dollars, construction could begin in 2013, with completion of the subway to the Westwood area by 2022.

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BMW auto dealership to Hancock Park couple are bring jobs, revenue to city Cathedral Chapel honorees It’s official. Beverly Hills Economic and Business Policy BMW is now Beverly Hills showed great leadership to ensure the move went well, said BMW in Miracle Mile. The firm’s showroom Seth Waskow, general manopened at 5070 Wilshire Blvd. ager of Beverly Hills BMW. Feb. 14 with Mayor Antonio In its move to Los Angeles, the auto dealership will take Villaraigosa’s blessing The new $30 million facility advantage of the Business Tax Holiday, which will employ 150 exempts compermanent emPHOTO PAGE 1 panies from ployees and plans paying the to add 50 new jobs gross receipts over the next five tax for three years. The service department, years. on the north side of Wilshire It is the second new auto Blvd., is expected to open in dealership to open in Los Angeles in the past six months. June. “Beverly Hills BMW’s move Chrysler/Fiat opened a dealerinto Council District 4 brings ship in downtown Los Angeles a stunning new building to in November 2010. Dealerships Wilshire and 150 good jobs are the largest contributor of for hard-working Angelenos,” sales tax to the budget, with said Councilmember Tom 54 dealerships generating $3.3 billion in sales each year and LaBonge. The Mayor’s Office of $271 million in sales tax.

The seventh annual Cathedral Chapel School golf tournament and Hall of Fame dinner will raise funds for the school at 755 S. Cochran Ave. on Wed., March 30. Hall of Fame honorees, nominated by the community and voted by the Cathedral Chapel School Board for their extraordinary service to the school, parish and community, are Dr. Alexis and Jeanine Hoen, Coach David Arnold and the late Skip McDermott. The Hoens of Hancock Park have been benefactors, Cathedral Chapel parishioners and school supporters since 1961. “Cathedral Chapel has always been an anchor in our lives,” said Jeanine Hoen. Arnold served as math teacher and football and basketball coach from 1966 to 1976. Skip McDermott, class of

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(Continued from page 2) Express... Couples prove Cupid can strike anywhere”) gives five snapshot profiles of five heterosexual married couples. Fine. Now do the same for Valentine’s Day next year for five married gay couples. Because Cupid really can strike anywhere. Too unbalanced? Right. So put married gay couples in the mix next time. And unmarried couples, too, since Valentine’s Day is as much about dating as it is about marriage. Single people deserve some respect, whether they ever choose marriage or not. My husband Larry and I were legally married in California during the brief period this was possible. Before anti-gay bigots and far right activists made that impossible. We will fight the good fight until we win again. That’s not a threat. That’s a promise. Larry and I considered ourselves married long before any legal marriage was possible. We have been together 35 years. The problem with your story is not those very five couples. The problem is all the other folks missing from the picture. Scott Tucker S. Sycamore Ave.

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READY FOR HER TEE SHOT is Anne Mac Neil, who has become a golf phenom in four short years.

Jaseng Center for Alternative Medicine has opened an office in Olympia Medical Center at 5901 W. Olympic Blvd. “We have developed a partnership of integrative approach that combines methods of the West and non-surgical practices of the East,” said Estrella Sevilla Santos, administrator for Jaseng Center. “With this integrated medical system, patients will have the opportunity to make informed decisions for surgical and non-surgical treatments.” Jaseng combines traditional Korean medicine with western medicine to offer a variety of natural healing modalities such as therapeutic massage, acupuncture, herbal medi-

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Five local students of the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet have qualified to compete in New York City at the Youth American Grand Prix International Student Ballet and Contemporary Dance Scholarship Competition. They are Adam Bernstein, 13; Isabella Franco, 10; Matisse Love, 11; Isabella Seo, 11; and Elizabeth Seo, 12. “It’s a great, great honor to be chosen to go to New York, where they will be competing against people from Japan,

China, England, Spain, literally the entire world,” said Justine Cook, director of productions. The Youth America Grand Prix is a student ballet scholarship competition that awards more than $250,000 annually in scholarships to leading dance schools worldwide. The competition is held annually around the world and in New York City, and is open to dance students ranging from 9 to 19 years old. This year’s competition is from March 17 through 23 at the Jack H. Skirball Center for

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Spring Fling to raise funds for St. Anne’s April 9 The “Spring Fling” boutique and luncheon on Sat., April 9 will raise funds for St. Anne’s social services for young women and their children. Guests can shop for Easter and spring-themed decorations, gift items, handcrafted floral wreaths, jewelry, gift baskets, clothing and fashion accessories as well as a selection of baked goods from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 155 N. Occidental Blvd. in St. Anne’s Foundation room. Boxed lunches by Marie Callenders are available for those wishing to dine. Preorder at www.stannes.org or call 323936-7589 by March 31. St. Anne’s provides residential treatment and transitional housing programs, mental health services and educational, vocational and community outreach programs.

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Sculpture pays homage to effort to transport children from Nazis By Suzan Filipek Before the start of World War II, 10,000 Jewish children rode trains safely to London. Foster families, farms and orphanages took in the German children, some who were still toddlers. Most would leave their families behind forever.

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war in hiding in a neighbor’s apartment. It was in an unfortunate spot—across from Gestapo headquarters in the German-occupied Slovak capital Bratislava. And yet, “they [Nazis] went apartment to apartment but they never entered this house,” recalls Karin. Eight people hid and survived the war in the home of the neighbor, a 25-year-old Roman Catholic lawyer. Years after the war Karin traced him to his burial site in Ohio. The last kindertransport left Prague on Sept. 3, 1939, carrying 250 children. But they were sent back because the Nazis had invaded Poland, marking the start of World War II. In all 1.5 million children would perish during the Holocaust, Karin said. Despite the trying times, many of the children who were transported to London thrived. They would have families of their own and went on to promising careers, including Supreme Court judges and positions in London parliament, said Karin. A dark side of the sculpture shows most of their parents’ fate. At the bottom of the exhibit a dark brown cattle car carries their parents headed toward Auschwitz. “A Tribute to the Children of the Kindertransports” is at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, 7600 Beverly Blvd. Free. Parking is free for four hours in the Pan Pacific Recreation Complex on Beverly Blvd.

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Concerts celebrate Black History Month with jazz Musicians from the Los Angeles Jazz Society (LAJS) performed a series of 90 inclass concerts reaching 26,000 L.A.-public school students in February. Wilshire Park and Melrose Avenue Elementary were among the 45 schools visited during Black History Month. Three jazz combos led by drummer Washington Rucker, pianist Delbert Taylor and saxophonist Charles Owens were joined by artists/educators Maria Montez, drums; Larry Harley, piano; Kristen Korb, bass; and Bobby Rodriguez, trumpet. The purpose of the program, in its 23rd year, is to introduce young students to jazz and, through the concerts and specially developed curriculum, help them understand the important contribution made by African Americans, said LAJS president Flip Manne. “Additionally, students learn that jazz provides equal opportunities for women and people of all races, and students are also encouraged to consider studying a musical instrument,” he added. “For many, it is their first experience hearing live jazz

Vintage fashions at League benefit Members and friends of the College Alumnae Auxiliary will celebrate “Those Were the Days, My Friends,” at the annual champagne luncheon on Wed., April 6. The event will feature a fashion show of vintage styles, and a silent auction. The benefit, at the Assistance League, 1370 N. St. Andrews Place, will support the League’s Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center and children’s services. Barbara Hardesty is chairman, assisted by Chris Campananelli and Susan St. Charles. Luncheon tickets, including champagne or mimosas, is $55. For information, call 323-939-4364.

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The Shakespeare Youth Festival of Los Angeles (SYFLA) will kick off its spring season with “Cymbeline”, “The Merchant of Venice” and “Comedy of Errors” on Fri., April 1 at The Lost Studio, 130 S. La Brea Ave. Featuring actors ranging from age six to 14, SYFLA is the performing wing of the Los Angeles Drama Club. “The Merchant of Venice” explores discrimination, revenge and intolerance. “Cymbeline” is about a royal but toxic blended family. “Comedy of Errors” revolves around people who have stopped hearing and seeing each other to the point where they cannot recognize their own family members. The show runs through Sun., April 10. For information call 323-319-3597 or go to losangelesdramaclub.com

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Exhibits, talks appeal to art and fashion aficionados Garay, Ambassador Frank Baxter with wife Kathy, Anne Aronson, Julie Bason and Karen Wendling. ***

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tered a 2,000 square foot conservatoire where a lavish buffet supper of Thai and Italian cuisine waited in a forest of white roses, calla lilies and hydrangeas. Dressed in their best were Matthew Hancock, Paramount Pix’s Jim White with his mom Flo White, Robert Zuckerman, Laurie Schwartz, Lisa Preciad, Valli Herman and son, Eli Cohen, and FIDM’s Barbara Bundy. This colossus of robes is open gratis to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays thru Saturdays, at the FIDM galleries until April 30. *** Anne Banning Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Southern California held its annual Founders Day Luncheon at the League’s Community House Feb. 15. Some 250 members and their guests enjoyed catching up at a wine reception before sitting

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Charlie Awards to honor contributors to the arts Individuals and companies that have made significant contributions to the arts and Hollywood will be honored at the Hollywood Arts Council’s 25th annual Charlie Awards Luncheon. The event will kick off at 11:30 a.m. on Fri., March 25 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Honorees include Larry King, Sunset Gower Studios; Hollywood Tower/Hollywood Labelle, Celebration Theatre, L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future, Starline Tours and Nine O’Clock Players/Assistance League. The annual Charlie Awards help support Project S.O.A.R. (Students Overcoming All Risks), the Hollywood Arts Council’s after-school workshops held at eight elementary schools in the Hollywood area and its annual Children’s Festival of the Arts held each August at Paramount Studios. “This is a challenging year economically, but our kids’ art programs must continue,” said Nyla Arslanian, president of the Hollywood Arts Council. “The Charlie Awards provide support for worthy and necessary community efforts.” Tickets are $100 each. Call 323-462-2355 or visit hollywoodartscouncil.org

Moon, stars inspire Metropolitan Chorale concerts in March Music inspired by the night sky will be featured in two performances this month by Metropolitan Master Chorale. The concert, “The Moon and the Stars,” will be performed Sun., March 13 at 5 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami, 1200 N. La Brea Ave. The second concert is Sun., March 27 at 7 p.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Ave. “The repertoire includes music that has been inspired by humankind’s relationship to the night sky,” said Catherine Schuster. Other Hancock Park and Larchmont Chorale mem-

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AROUND THE TOWN (Continued from page 18) Dress 1700 to 1915. “Today, we can teach our daughters that no matter how they feel about their figures, it’s what you do, not what you look like, that matters.” Applauding these sagacious sentiments were luncheon co-chair Lynn Leipzig, Fluff McLean, Yvonne Cazier, Flo Fowkes, Ellen Oliver, ALSC president Wendy Overmire,

Marilyn Moulton, Barbara Hardesty, Shelagh Callahan, Mary Toolen-Roskam, Mary Hopkins Bezdikian, Regis Worsoe, Mary Jaworski, Oona Kanner and Jackie Kruse. *** Designer Cocoe Voci and restaurateur Xiomara Ardolina joined forces Feb. 17 for an afternoon of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and fash-

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Fashion show at Ebell supports student charities “Decked Out Through the Decades,” a fashion show hosted by the Marlborough Student Charitable Fund (MSCF), is at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W. 8th St., on Sun., March 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Emceed by Molly Quinn of ABC’s “Castle,” the show will feature student designs inspired by fashions of the 20s, 50s, 60s, 80s and 2010. Celebrity attendees will include Calista Flockhart, former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres, fashion designer Monique Lhullier and Julie Bowen of “Modern Family.” Proceeds benefit underprivileged women and girls. Tickets are $35 to $95. For reservations go to marlboroughstudentcharitablefund.org.

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Engagement of Meyer, Brody is announced Carl and Christine Meyer of Windsor Square have announced the engagement of their daughter, Carinne (Carie), to David Brody. Brody is the son of Dr. Robert Brody and Andrea Jacoby of San Francisco. A graduate of Marlborough School and UC Santa Barbara, Carie earned a master’s degree in international affairs and public health from Columbia University. She is currently a candidate for a doctorate in public health at UC Berkeley. Brody graduated from Oberlin College and UC San Francisco Medical School. He is a resident in internal medicine at UCSF. The couple, who resides in San Francisco, will be married in August in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

AN ART AUCTION to benefit Hope-Net was hosted by Jad Najjar at his home. The gathering included a song on homelessness written and sung by his niece Ana Cory.

LA Lawyers Philharmonic founder earns top award Gary Greene, conductor of the Jr. Philharmonic orchestra and founder of the L.A. Lawyers Philharmonic Orchestra, was named a 2010 “Person of the Year” by the Metropolitan News-Enterprise, a Los Angeles legal daily newspaper. In its two-year history, the Lawyers Philharmonic Orchestra has gone from a fledgling collection of 28 musicians to a 75-member ensemble. Also named “Person of the Year” were Jack Denove, a plaintiffs’ attorney. He is past-president of the Italian American Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the Cowboy Lawyers. Bryant Garth, dean of Southwestern

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Guibord Center welcomes persons of all religions By Alicia Doyle With a mission to bridge the gap between people of all religious backgrounds, The Guibord Center is a new interfaith institution where participants are encouraged to respect each other’s differences and discover their similarities. Housed at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., the center officially broke ground on Feb. 26. “We hope to reclaim the positive power of religion and spiritual integrity in order to grapple with the problems we all have in common as human beings,” said Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord of Hancock Park, founder and president of The Guibord Center—Religion Inside Out. For instance, “we all know the experience of loss, stress, ill health and getting and losing jobs—basically the human condition,” Guibord said. “As people of faith…at the core is love and compassion. We have been given to each other as a gift and our responsibility is to

BREAKING BARRIERS: Gwynne Guibord is the founder of an interfaith center at St. John’s Cathedral.

cherish one another.” Guibord currently serves as the consultant for Interreligious Relations for The Episcopal Church USA. She most recently served Bishop J. Jon Bruno as the officer of Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns for The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. “That position was elimi-

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nated along with several others due to financial considerations,” said Guibord. As a result, “I made a decision to form my own California nonprofit organization, which The Guibord Center is.” St. John’s Cathedral was chosen to house the center because of Guibord’s affiliation as one of the church’s reverends. All events and programs are open to the public and free of charge. “In the city of Los Angeles we have one of the richest, religiously diverse communities in the United States,” Guibord said. “Part of the work of the center is to challenge distortions that chain and divide while affirming the patterns that inspire. Toward that end, there is a series of programs planned as part of this effort.” Upcoming lectures include “The Jewish Jesus” on Sun., March 27 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, au-

Britten concert at Shatto Chapel The Hollywood Master Chorale will perform works by Benjamin Britten on Sun., March 20 at 7 p.m. in Shatto Chapel at First Congregational Church, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. “A Portrait of Benjamin Britten” will feature several of the composer’s greatest works—many inspired by the Christian faith—according to Jeffrey Bernstein, artistic director of the Hollywood Master Chorale. First Congregational Church is famous for its organs, and the one in Shatto Chapel, the Hildreth Memorial Organ, is considered one of the finest in Los Angeles, said Lyndia Lowy, Chorale president. “We’re thrilled to perform in such an ideal space.” Tickets are $20 at www.hollywoodmasterchorale.com. For more information call 323-960-4349.

thor of books including “The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus”. The program on Sun., May 1 features “A Fresh Look at Genesis” from a Roman Catholic, Jewish and Muslim perspective; and a future talk on “Ten Years Later: September 11 Ten-Year Anniversary Observance” is also set. Ultimately, “this center is a gift to the people of Los Angeles of various different faith communities,” Guibord said. For more information, go to theguibordcenter.org or call 323-309-4061.

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Extraordinary women will be in the spotlight when Temple Israel of Hollywood stages its Sat., April 2 benefit, “Fire in the Heart” at the Park Plaza Hotel. The temple, which serves people in need of food, social justice and education, and the David Levinson Social Action Fund will benefit. Honorees are Jacqui Biery, Phyllis Klein, Abby Leibman, Judy Briskin, Gita Moskowitz and Liz Schwartz. Past presidents Robin Kramer, Gail Asch, Ellen Aprill, Keri Hausner, Geri Mund and Thelma Samulon will also be honored. Call Roberta Berrent at 323-876-8330, ext. 2003.

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Jog-a-thon. It was amazing to see how hard the 2nd and 3rd graders worked on creating their Space Museum. Students made incredible exhibits about the planets in our solar system, the constellations and even a miniature Mars Rover! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Middle School had a student dance at their Immanuel Presbyterian campus! Here at our Hollygrove campus, students made Valentine “cards” out of organic materials that decorated our garden. It was a beautiful display! The 5th grade students spent a day taking classes at the Middle School while observing projects and photo displays that middle school students were working on. It was a great experience getting to know the teachers and the campus. It was also great seeing old friends!

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By chloe chais 11th Grade My personal favorite news is that the girls varsity basketball team won the league championship! We are very excited to hang our banner on the gym wall. Thanks to the combined efforts of students, faculty and parents, Pilgrim’s 3rd Annual African American History Month Museum will be the best exhibition ever. Pilgrim also hosted a number of special guests, including artist Sonia Romero, puppeteer Jamie Kim, poet Lawrence Matsuda, inspirational speaker Azim Khamisa and Career Day speaker Dallas Fowler. Other fun Pilgrim happenings included the 3-5th grade sock hop and the high school snow trip to Cedar Lake. Fourth graders took a field trip to San Juan Capistrano, the kindergarten and first graders took a field trip to KidSpace, and Dr. Brooks hosted an ice cream social for the entire elementary and secondary school, as well as the preschool. The Lula Washington Dance Company performed for the preschool and junior kindergarten.

Valentine’s Day is a day of community celebration at Echo Horizon School. Students crafted Valentine’s Day cards and distributed them amongst their classmates during their class parties. The 6th graders took up the challenge to reduce lunch waste during the February Green Cup Challenge. They brainstormed several questions to find out how they might reduce different types of waste. Healthy Heart Month is a significant part of our P.E. curriculum. This year a “mass dance,” including the entire student body, and even the faculty and staff, was staged on the playground.. Everyone gathered together and showed off his or her dance moves. Fifth graders recently learned about Colonial Williamsburg. Students studied specific topics such as education, daily life, trades, and entertainment and shared their knowledge with the school.

By summer Kaplan Quinn 5th Grade The students at Third Street Elementary are participating in an exciting and simple fundraiser for our school, The Coin Drive. For two weeks every winter students are encouraged to bring in any spare or saved change that they can. The three classrooms that raise the most money receive a pizza and icecream party!The coin drive helps to pay for many things around our

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By christopher escobar 8th Grade Our drama department performed an episode from “The Twilight Zone” called “Monster’s Are Due on Maple Street.” The physical education department also held an exciting activity called “Midnight Madness.” Students participated in basketball tournaments from 3 p.m. all the way until 6 a.m. the next morning! Teams were made up of eligible 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. They had a barbecue in the school gym including hot dogs and hamburgers, and the students also received free tshirts.

By George Glaviano 11th Grade Student Body ordered In N Out for the students and teachers who were willing to pay four or five dollars for a hamburger, cheeseburger, double-double, or a grilled cheese for the vegetarians. The Free Speaking Series at Pacific Hills School continued with Columbia University professor Uri Cohen, UC Davis professor Noha Radwan and head of school Peter Temes who discussed the ways that politics, religion and citizenship shape our identify. Also later on in the month Emily Esfahani Smith a former editor of The Dartmouth Review, Suzi Weissman host of the notable Pacifica Radio show “Beneath the Surface, and Dr. Peter Temes exchanged words with students and teachers about knowing where you stand on big political issues. Varsity boys' basketball made it to the second round of the playoffs. Students, parents, and teachers cleaned up the school and planted trees in the front courtyard at Beautification Day. Pacific Hills Theatre featured the Shakespearean play Hamlet at the end of February.

YavNeH aCaDeMY By Ariel Amsellem 8th Grade The 6th grade class traveled to Devil’s Punchbowl located along the San Andreas Fault. They have been studying earth science and specifically Many of our JB families came to “Family Safety Night” and asked questions about how they can protect their kids with the internet, their phone and text messages. We had professionals from LAPD, school personnel and consultants talk to parents about their children’s safety.

earthquake science. Considering that the San Andreas Fault is the border between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate, the class decided to visit the area. It was an intriguing experience when all the kids were able to have one half of their body on one plate and the other on another plate. In other news, Yavneh students are helping out with the

community. The 8th grade class once again participated in their monthly Tikun Olam lunch. The boys left school around 11:30 to travel to the synagogue Bnei David. When the class arrived, they organized and helped serve the people their food. Then everyone enjoyed sitting down and conversing with the men and women that took part in the event.

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Pilgrim School museum showcased African American history, experience Exhibits created by students, parents and teachers portraying African American history were on display last month at Pilgrim School. The third annual African American History Museum has grown from 15 exhibits the first year to more than 40. They showcased the African American experience from Egyptian kings and queens to

present day. Among topics were the Underground Railroad; Eastsider of Los Angeles: a photo tribute to the African American community on the Eastside of L.A. from 1925-1965; Family Trees; the African American Negro Baseball league, a doll collection, and a student essay contest. Students and their parents toured the exhibits throughout the week, and members of First Congregational Church visited on a Sunday following the service.

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school news IMMACULATE HEART By Jasmin Kim 12th Grade Skies are blue, flowers are starting to bloom, and the sun is shining ever so brightly. Yes, spring is coming! The school year already seems like it is

drawing to an end as students will soon elect new student body leaders for the 2011-12 school year. Pre-testing for AP exams is also drawing near, reminding us that our AP classes will soon be over. Meanwhile, this month many seniors will attend the three-day retreat known as Kairos, where they will develop even closer bonds. Students will also begin preparing for Easter with an Ash

Wednesday service that formally observes the start of Lent. Immaculate Heart’s annual Mother-Daughter Luncheon & Fashion Show is also right around the corner and this community-building event will take place March 25th at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. Finally our spring production of “Stage Door” opens at the end of the month for its four performances.

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By Paxton McMurray 6th Grade We started February with the 4th graders’ California missions models displayed on the 3rd. The intricate designs really demonstrated the purpose of the assignment: not only to learn about the missions, but to be creative and artistic at the same time. The entire St. James’ community was invited to school on Korean Sunday to attend a special chapel service. This was followed by a taste of Korean foods, drumming, and many other exciting events. Later in the month, an African American History Month chapel service took place at St. James’ Church. Everyone enjoyed learning about the interesting history of the African American people. Next, 3rd graders presented wonderful projects explaining the lives of Native Americans at the Native American Fair. Later in the evening, all of the students were invited to attend Movie Night. This was a fantastic ending to the month.

CUTTING THE RIBBON dedicating Marlborough School's sustainable garden are student Sophie Slamore and head of school, Barbara Wagner.

Edible schoolyard project inspires local student Chefs, culinary notables and city officials joined Marlborough faculty, students and alumni at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the school’s Good Eats garden. The garden was the brainchild of sophomore Sophie Salmore, daughter of Laurie and Charles Salmore of Sycamore Ave., who worked for a year to bring her vision of a campus garden to fruition. She was inspired by Alice Waters, chef and owner of Berkeley’s Chez Panisse and founder of the Edible Schoolyard project that brings gardening programs to schools. Located behind the deck on the north side of Marlborough’s Booth Field, Good Eats is now providing the school’s Café M with organic herbs and vegetables.

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sydney Gough 5th Grade The 5th grade students completed a major science project on biomes. The students paired up into two groups and were assigned a specific forest biome for

the project to research. T h e whole school is getting into shopping mode as we prepare for the Spring Baskets event.

Each class adopts a needy family, and the students buy essentials to help them. Another upcoming highlight is Go Global week. Curtis families are encouraged to participate in activities to celebrate their family origins.

FLINTRIDGE PREP eighth grader Morgan Keane began collecting books in January for the library at John Burroughs Middle School. To date, Keane, above with Burrough’s literacy coach, Andrea Axelman, left and assistant principal Helena Yoon, has collected more than 250 new and gently used books. Donations were dropped off at Landis Stationery, 138 N. Larchmont Blvd. and at John Burroughs at 600 S. McCadden Place.

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By esther Kang 8th Grade February was a great month at Christ the King School. We had 19 new, high-tech computers installed in our computer lab. On St. Valentine’s Day, students dressed in red, white and pink. Our 8th graders had their traditional St. Valentine’s Etiquette Breakfast. They dressed formally, danced waltzes and displayed their fine etiquette skills. Our Junior High Academic Decathlon team is meeting regularly and studying hard to prepare for the big event which will be held in the L.A. Sports Arena on March 5. By now, all our 8th graders have taken their high school entrance tests and are anxiously awaiting their acceptance letters. Basketball season will soon be coming to an end and the track and field season will be beginning. The Varsity and Bees team enjoyed competing in numerous basketball games against other schools this season.

By Paula Mendoza 8th Grade The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Team visited our school. This group of people that is responsible for accrediting our school observed the school campus and spoke with students. Field trips always bring fun to the everyday classroom curriculum. The kindergarteners plan on visiting the Natural History Museum, which is in conjunction with their study of dinosaurs. Subsequently, the 6th grade class is going to watch the play, “King Tut” in Pasadena. The entrance test for the kindergarten class of fall 2011 is on March 12. We would like to congratulate 7th grader, Giacomo Lovatelli, the winner of the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary award. Lastly, on a personal note, our faculty and students would like to welcome back our dear principal from her short break due to surgery.

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By elena DeBré 5th grade Save your appetite! That should be our school motto this month because CEE is hosting its annual International Food Tasting Day. During lunch, students travel everywhere from India to Greece while filling up their plates with sumptuous, homemade delicacies from all over the world. Before the feast, the CEE community participates in the Parade of Nations, where students and

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school news By Katie Brunner 12th Grade This month, none other than Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas represented Marymount on national television! Thanks

to Michele and Patrick SoonShiong, Taboo graciously agreed to visit Marymount in honor of our much-anticipated Diversity Conference. After a minidance party with Taboo, (to the band’s new single “The Time”)

we asked him to wearour“Increase the Peace” bracelet during the Superbowl halftime show, to increase the awareness for the importance of diversity. Much to our surprise, he agreed. The green and blue bracelet gleamed on his right hand as the Black Eyed Peas stomped the yard— Taboo kept his promise. A group of student leaders gathered to create an incredible Diversity Conference at school, during which each student signed up for a workshop, and learned about different areas of diversity. It was truly an eye-opening experience. In addition to the workshops, the entire school gathered in the gym at the end of the day to dance the Rumba until the buses came.

LOYOLA By Michael sapunor 10th Grade Back from a week off between semesters, students eased their way back into studies with fresh starts and positive attitudes. Loyola hoopsters overcame rival Harvard Westlake and advanced to the CIF Playoffs ranked number 4 in the Southland, and hoped to string together some tournament victories. February 21st was named “Loyola High School Cross Country Day” by Mayor Antonio Villairagosa, in honor of the team’s recent state championship title. The Cubs also held a blood drive for a recent alumnus who was diagnosed with leukemia. The well-attended event also sought to find a stem cell donor for our friend. Many students began tutoring pupils from disadvantaged areas for the HSPT-7, a precursor to the HSPT-8, a high school entrance exam. Several Cubs are also preparing for a seven-day service project in Detroit, where they will build homes and feed the poor and homeless population.

BLESSED SACRAMENT pre-schoolers lined up to receive books and L.A. Clippers’ giveaways at the recent “Read to Achieve” and “Fastbreak to Fitness” programs sponsored by the basketball team. Players including Ike Diogu and coach Robert Pack challenged the youngsters to adopt a healthier lifestyle by tracking the number of minutes they spend each day doing physical activities.

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By Ileana najarro 12th Grade Musical legend Stevie Wonder performed and Kerry Gordy, son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, spoke at an All-School Meeting organized by the African-American Cultural Exchange (A.A.C.E.). Gordy gave a speech on Motown’s impact on music culture and on the prominence of black artists in mainstream media. He then invited the entire faculty onto the stage to sing The Contours’ 1962 hit “Do You Love Me.” Motown artist Stevie Wonder shared some life stories from his childhood. The assembly concluded with Wonder performing two of his greatest hits, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You."

By Rebecca Muhlheim 6th Grade The main attraction at Turning Point was the Winter Concert. The show, named “A Night At The Museum,” was themed art and music. Three 6th graders acted as docents and showed us around the “museum.” Levels primary through 5th performed artistic and beautiful songs. The jazz band played “When The Saints Come Marching In” and “Dixieland.” The fourth graders even dressed as artists and the second graders in their pajamas! Above them on the walls were framed murals painted by the students themselves. It looked very much like a children’s art museum. February brought the middle school musical, which was called “Spilling Open.”

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John’s assistant Gidger (Buck Zachary) announces the delivery of a mysterious machine, the play takes a decidedly interesting digression. The machine is spewing out stacks of printed pages leading John to ponder if knowing the future will allow him to change it. Director Darin Anthony keeps the pace moving and the actors true to the time period. The production credits are outstanding: scenic designer Joel Daavid’s handsome set of the era features a stunning scenic backdrop of a New York “canyon.” Lighting designer Luke Moyer light washes enhance the action. And Shon Le Blanc’s exquisite historically accurate costumes are perfect, especially his use of shades of violet in the second act. This is a fascinating exercise in what if and terrific theater. Through March 13. The Lillian Theatre, 6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, 323-960-1054. 4 Stars *** Yes she’s as beautiful as ever and yes she once again proves what a truly terrific actress she is. I’m, of course, talking about Jane Fonda now starring in 33 Variations by Moises Kaufman. The title refers to Beethovens’ musical riffs on an obscure waltz by Anton Diabelli, some based on as little as four notes. The action switches between present day and the 1800s as we hear from Beethoven (Zach Grenier), Diabelli (Don Amendolia) and others of the era. As musicologist Dr. Katherine Brandt, Miss Fonda gives a brilliant performance as a woman determined to find out why the maestro took four years to complete this ex-

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Greg Keller). As the disease progresses, beautifully and heartbreakingly portrayed by Miss Fonda, the play attempts to connect Katherine’s life with the reason for the maestro’s obsession, an objective that’s never quite achieved. Through March 6, Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-972-4400. 4 Stars

Record producer Fred Mollin in from Nashville, celebrating his birthday with friends/writers Pen Densham, Guy Russo and Dennis McDougal along with siblings and mom; Please remember to Vote for Tom LaBonge & Eric Garcetti on March 8th. Grab & Go Vest Party at Lucys on April 5th, 4:00-9:00 PM

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Hone verbal communications for 15 minutes of fame conteurs enjoy far more than “15 minutes of fame,” thanks to the fact that they are popular, sought-after conversationalists. (In my experience, some of the best include: Anthony Hopkins, Julie Andrews, Viggo Mortensen, Anna Faris, John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Will Ferrell, Cameron Diaz and Meryl Streep. The worst? I’m not saying) *** One of my many sidelines is media training for actors, athletes, authors and other professionals. Sooner or later, almost everyone lands on a TV talk show, news program or some other arena of public speaking. It’s smart to be prepared! Of course, not everyone has access to a media coach, but we can all hone our verbal communication simply by sitting down to a meal

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the arrival of their second daughter earlier than planned after I observed Nic’s agent hugging and congratulating Keith on their expanding family. That set off a frenzy of “baby-bump” watching that the couple quickly defused by admitting that little Faith Margaret had arrived via surrogate a few weeks earlier. Then, a trusted eagle-eyed friend told me she’d spotted Javier Bardem at Cedars Sinai, so I ended up with the global exclusive of Penelope Cruz going into labor. Keeping a secret in this town is never easy!

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Knole, an English country house in Kent, is the subject of a talk by Robert Sackville- West at the Los Angeles County Art Museum’s Brown Auditorium on Tues., March 8 at 7 p.m. The talk, part of the Museum’s Decorative Art and Design Council lecture series, is titled “The Private Life of a Public Place: 400 Years of the Sackvilles at Knole.” Sackville-West, the seventh Baron Sackville, will explore the continuous relationship of Knole and the people who have lived there for 400 years. He will discuss the way his family has shaped and furnished the house, along with the way the house has influenced the family. The National Trust has owned the house since 1946, and Sackville-West will bring the story up to date. These lectures are made possible by the Elsie de Wolfe Founda-tion. Call 323-857-6528 or visit decartscouncil@lacma.org.

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Nothing is more awkward than being trapped in a bad interview. Whether you’re an applicant seeking employment, a teacher trying to determine if a student should receive a scholarship or, as in my case from time to time, a journalist trying to draw out some interesting, original tidbits from a temperamental celebrity. It has long been my pet peeve that so many of today’s stars are unprepared to shine. In the glory days of the silver screen, celebrities were as trained in public relations duties as they were in elocution, dancing or stage fighting. While it’s nice to live in a more spontaneous age, it’s disheartening to encounter a star who can win Oscars and rule the box office, but can’t carry on a few minutes of stimulating chat. I believe that the best ra-

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Larchmont Grill goes classic, pig ear in Little Tokyo cuisine, head to Little Tokyo’s Lazy Ox Canteen. I recommend the Pig Ear “Chicharon” with radish salad and lime. Or, if you prefer to play it safe, try the caramelized cauliflower

with pine nuts, chili flake, and mint. The ricotta fritters are also delicious, a wonderful interplay of savory and sweet. But the pig ear really is delightful. Sprinkled with coarse

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Dixie beer, pet Mutti Gras at celebration A three-day celebration featuring live music, children’s activities and a pet parade will celebrate Mardi Gras at the Farmers Market, Third St. and Fairfax Ave. on Sat. and Sun., March 5, 6 and Fat Tuesday, March 8. The Mutti Gras Pet Parade will feature costumed pups parading around the plaza before being judged in three categories. Children will enjoy shaker and jester hat-making workshops as well as face painting. Youngsters can also participate in the impromptu bandled parades that will meander throughout the Market on Saturday and Sunday. Mardi Gras fare is on the menu at Market restaurants, and Dixie beer will be poured at its two bars. The Saturday musical lineup includes the strolling 2nd Line Saviour’s Parade Band from 1 to 4 p.m., the Masanga Marimba ensemble from 3 to 5 p.m., Porterhouse Bob from 4 to 6 p.m. and Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros. from 7 to 9 p.m. The Parade Band will stroll again on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lula & Afro Brazil Batucada Band entertains from 1 to 3 p.m.; T-Lou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band takes the stage from 2 to 4 p.m. Katia Moraes and Sambaguru perform from 4 to 6 p.m. while Lisa Haley and The Zydekats play from 5 to 8 p.m. Fat Tuesday features Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros from 6:30 to 9:30. Call 323-933-9211 or go to farmersmarketla.com

though familiar, is also innovative. Lovers of lobster and comfort food should try chef Adelfo Francisco’s lobster mac and cheese. Larchmont Grill uses only whole claws, and plenty of them, placed on a generous portion of macaroni swimming in English white cheddar, mascarpone, parmesan, fontina, and topped with a thin crust of buttery sage bread crumbs. *** the Six (10668 W. Pico Blvd), just east of the Westside Pavilion, also specializes in updated versions of American classics. But rather than hark back to a bygone era of fine dining, The Six draws inspiration from a group of Prohibitionera artists who reused old canvases and transformed found objects into priceless works of art. Similarly, owners Jake King, Devin Klein, and Will Karges take old standards like burgers and pizza and remake them into something very special. And their macaroni and cheese, though not as monumental as that at Larchmont Grill, is one of the tastiest in town. *** For a more daring foray into the new wave of American

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China’s history to be told through music, dance Stories based on China’s 5,000 years of legends will be told through music and dance this spring by Shen Yun Performing Arts. The group performs April 28 through 30 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium and May 6 through 8 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. The show features dances, songs and musical scores in a collection of 20 short pieces. Tickets start at $60 per person. Childern under four years old are not admitted. For information call 800-880-0188 or see www.laspectacular.com.

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After a youngster’s nana throws his new fluffy rabbit into a toy chest, all the other toys come to life and taunt him in the Nine O’Clock Players Theatre for Children’s presentation of “Velveteen Rabbit.” The rocking horse tells the rabbit he can become real only if the boy really, truly loves him. The production, based on a story by Margery Williams, opens the Assistance League of Southern California’s 82nd season. The play is directed by Todd Nielson with musical direction by Wayne Moore. Facilities are available on the theatre patio to accommodate birthday parties or other groups. Reservations are required. Plays are performed for nearly 13,000 children annually, a third of whom are disadvantaged physically or economically. Nine O’Clock Players provides their admission and transportation free of charge. Weekly performances are also staged for groups of L.A.area school children at a reduced price. On weekends, the public can enjoy the productions for $12 per ticket. Weekend shows run through Sun., April 3 at the Assistance League Playhouse, 1367 St. Andrews Pl. For tickets, call 323-469-1970 or go to nineoclockplayers.com

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She’s back. After a career as a television director, Tracy Newman has picked up her guitar again and launched a career as an entertainer. She traces her love for singing and songwriting back to her teenage years. Recently drawing audiences at the M-Bar and Genghis Cohen, Newman performs jazzy folk songs on her acoustical guitar along with her bandmates, The Reinforcements. She first began her musical career with the New Christy Minstrels, and was a founding member of The Groundlings, a comedy improv group. She switched to television, and during that career wrote and/or directed shows including “Cheers,” “The Nanny,”

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a bunch of spelunkers trapped in an underground cave by a horrible storm, loosely based on fact, is made better by being filmed in 3D, although claustrophobics need have no fear. The spelunkers’ journey downward to find a way out is adventuresome, but there’s not one character in the film that inspires any sympathy. Just Go With it (1/10): Abe Burrows’ and I.A.L. Diamond’s 1969 “Cactus Flower” was made moderately entertaining due to the acting of Walter Matthau and Goldie Hawn, aided by Ingrid Bergman. Unfortunately, that trio wasn’t available for this remake, so Jennifer Aniston squints, Adam Sandler mumbles, and Brooklyn Decker

flashes her ample breasts, but they are pale substitutes from what came before. Of Gods & men (0/10): This dirge is based on the lives of seven Cistercian monks from 1993 to when they were kidnapped and executed in 1996. Consisting mostly of the seven singing songs and chants in a chapel, the movie is so slow and without pace that it seems as if it includes every chant they made throughout those three years, unexpurgated. If director Xavier Beauvois thought he was filming a musical, even Crosby and Sinatra couldn’t make this worth sitting through. In French. Read full reviews at tonymedly.com

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American Youth Symphony’s “The Goldsmith Project III: The Later Years” free community concert is on Sun., March 13, 7 p.m. at UCLA's Royce Hall. The final performance in the three-year series celebrates the late composer’s contribution to American music and the art of composing for film, said AYS executive director Janneke Straub. Music editor Kenneth Hall, recording mixer Bruce Botnick and agent Richard Kraft will participate in an afternoon symposium moderated by Jon Burlingame. The concert, conducted by composer David Newman, with Alexander Treger on violin, will screen excerpts from the film “Legend." AYS is dedicated to young musicians ages 15 to 27. Visit aysymphony.org.

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STEPHEN BOX FOR CITY COUNCIL

I love Los Angeles. I’m a community activist. I got into politics to fight for bicycle safety. Bicycle safety led me to streets and transportation. Streets and transportation led me to finance and budgets. I’m an outsider, with strong experience in city government. The city I love is struggling and here's how I want to fix it.

PLAN for enduring growth. BALANCE the budget so we can pay for the plan. CONNECT agencies and departments so they work together to eliminate overlaps. SET STANDARDS so government delivers what it promises—not by complaint. CELEBRATE the arts, culture and entertainment for jobs, the economy and tourism. Here’S wHAT THe DAILy NewS SAyS ABouT me: “Box, a community activist with broad-based grass-roots support in the district, has fresh ideas about how to make the city work for its residents, an excitement about shaking up the status-quo at City Hall and strong, though rough leadership skills—the kind of which are in serious shortage around the horseshoe in council chambers. Los Angeles needs some fresh leadership. That's why we strongly encourage voters to pick Stephen Box for CD 4.”

www.stephenbox.com box4citycouncil@gmail.com Primary Day is Tuesday, March 8. Cast your vote for the future.

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ENCHANTING ENGLISH TUDOR REVIVAL $3,750,000

LOVELY COUNTRY ENGLISH $3,400,000

OLD WORLD DETAILS & CHARM $3,399,000

OOZING WITH CHARM $1,999,000

Hancock Park. 6Bd/5Bas, winding staircase, frml DR & step dn LR w/ fpl. Pool & spa. Exceptional lrg lot. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Exquisitely restored & updated. Gourmet kit, 6bds/4.5bths. Gated 19,000 sf lot w/pool. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Stunning modern Mediterranean, 5bd, 4.5bth, state of the art kit, fam rm, gardens & pool. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

Hancock Park. 4 bed, 3 bath Traditional Windsor Sq home! Foyer, grand din, liv rm & so much more. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME IN LARCHMONT VILLAGE AREA $1,895,000

MAGNIFICENT MEDITERRANEAN $1,695,000

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Hancock Park. 4Bd/4.5bas. Tastefully renovated LR w/fpl, FDR, open kitchen w/lrg fam rm. central HVAC. Bob Day 323.860.4221

Hancock Park. Dramatic 2-story living room. 4 beds/3 baths. Great Brookside location. Deep yard. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Spanish with pool. 4beds/3baths. Great opportunity to create your dream home. Trust sale. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Westwood. Property has 5 units/5 prkg spaces & minutes to Beverly Hills, Westwood and Century City. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

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WINDSOR VILLAGE TRADITIONAL $999,999

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Hancock Park. Charming historic carriage house close to Larchmont 3beds/3baths. Not yet on MLS. Shar Penfold 323.860.4258

Hancock Park. Sparkling, updated home. Central air, hwd & stone tile flrs. Close to Larchmont Village. Jill Morse Lane/Terri McCortney 213.392.5857

Miracle Mile. Charming Spanish Duplex on apx 7700 sf lot. 2+1 each unit. Office off garage. Central air. Cecille Cohen 213.810.9949

ENCHANTING HOME HAS UNDERGONE A MAJOR RENOVATION $869,000

DON’T FORGET YOUR TOOTHBRUSH $765,000

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Hancock Park. Open living space, light & bright kitchen, marble cntr tops & skylights. All new systems. Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

Miracle Mile. Spacious, 3 bed condo w/ beautiful wood floors, granite counters thruout. Price reduced. Cary Libowsky 323.336.7711

Hollywood. 2Bd 1.5Bas, refinised hrdwd flrs, an open & airy kit, woodburning fpl. 12’ ceiling in LR. Bob Day 323.860.4221

Hancock Park. Neat as a pin Brookside Spanish jewel. 3 Bds/2 updated baths. Central heat/air & sec sys. Kathy Gless 323.460.7622

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Celebrities, local families among Wallace Neff clients Wallace Neff (1895-1982) was one of the premier society architects in Los Angeles. The homes he designed in Hancock Park include those at 105 S. Rossmore Ave., 200 S. Hudson Ave., 516 Rimpau Blvd. and 450 S. June St. He is also noted for the

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In 1929, he built 14 houses for some of the city’s most prominent families, including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Doheny, actor John In 1929, he built 14 houses Gilbert, and King C. for some of the city’s most Gillette, president of prominent families, including the Gillette razor blade Mr. and Mrs. Edward Doheny, company. actor John Gilbert and King Before the national C. Gillette. economy collapsed in 1929, Neff had had 10 years of remarkable success cate, wrought iron screen that as a residential architect for fills the arch under the pediprominent and wealthy cli- ment. Wrought iron grilles ents. His practice was built on decorate the windows that his talent and impeccable fam- flank the entrance, as well as ily connections. His grand- a prominent window that was father, Andrew McNally, the used to balance the entrance founder of Rand McNally Road door. A low-pitched roof conAtlas, had moved to California tributes to the horizontal lines in 1887 and built a Victorian of the facade. Home on what had become The Neo-Federal style house known as Millionaire’s Row in that Neff designed for Mrs. Altadena. W.R. Osborn at 516 S. Rimpau Most of Neff’s clients in the Blvd. is an atypical example of early years were prominent his work. families in Pasadena and San The white paint on the brick Marino. His first project was walls of the Osborn house is an English Arts and Crafts- a detail that was popular for style weekend house in Santa Federal and Colonial RevivalBarbara that he designed for style houses in the 1930s and his mother in 1919. 1940s. In 1924, he built the Ojai 1940s, 1950s Valley Country Club and the In the late 1940s and 1950s, Ojai Country Day School. In Neff began to work for an inaddition to his clientele, Neff creasing number of clients in began to be retained by mem- the entertainment industry bers of the movie industry His patrons in the entertainwho had the wealth, if not the ment community included social standing, of his other Alan Ladd, Sam Jaffe, Robert clients. Taylor, Hal Wallace, Cary In 1928, Neff built a house Grant and the Marx Brothers. for Erle M. Leaf at 450 S. June Neff worked in the modern St. The house is an excellent style for clients like Groucho example of the Tuscany Villa Marx, who wanted a contemstyle, which was the second porary design, but he conof the three architectural mo- tinued to use the traditional tifs he used throughout the architectural designs of the 1920s. pre-war period for patrons The front of the house is (Please turn to page 3) a simple, rectangular box with details arranged to create an asymmetrical design. Tales of golden

Heritage Square hosts fashion show and tea

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“Fashions from Literature” is the theme of the annual vintage fashion show and tea at the Heritage Square Museum on Sat., March 26 beginning at 11 a.m. Guests will see what Oliver Twist, Tom Sawyer, Scarlet O’Hara and Daisy Buchanan would have worn in their respective eras as models promenade in vintage or reproduction clothing. Following the show, visitors can sample items commonly served at an afternoon tea, view a vintage clothing display, shop in the Museum store and more. Tickets are $20 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under. Members receive a 25 percent discount. For reservations and more information go to www. heritagesquare.org.

age legends told at Museum March 9

Want to hear backstage stories about your favorite classic Hollywood stars? Head to the Hollywood Heritage Museum for “Irving BrecherThe Wicked Wit of the West” on Wed., March 9, 7:30 p.m. at 2100 N. Highland Ave. Hank Rosenfeld, author of a book by the same name, will present a Q&A with Brecher’s widow, Norma and sign copies of the book at the museum’s “An Evening at the Barn” program. Brecher, dubbed the “Wicked Wit of the West” by Groucho Marx, was the only man ever to write two Marx Brothers movies by himself. He also wrote vaudeville and radio shows for Milton Berle and created the first television sitcom, “The Life of Riley.” Tickets are $5 for museum members; $10 for non-members. For more information, call 323-874-2276 or go to hollywoodheritage.org.

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McAvoy to be given Susan B. Anthony award Christy Johnson McAvoy will receive the 2011 Susan B. Anthony Award at the Hollywood Business & Professional Women’s 90th anniversary celebration. Scheduled on Sat., March 12 at 1 p.m., the luncheon will take place at Twist’s Restaurant

in the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. A former Larchmont Chronicle columnist on preservation issues, McAvoy is a nationally recognized expert in historic planning and development. An entrepreneur who has owned and operated con-

sulting businesses, McAvoy is also an advisor and volunteer who has been involved in national, state and local historic preservation. Tickets are $30; reservation deadline is March 9. Call 562-699-6288; or visit www. bpwhollywood.org.

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Celebrities among clients (Continued from page 2) who were not prepared to live in the modern mode. In 1956, he built the John Woodward house at 200 S. Hudson Ave. It is a complex design that features a symmetrical massing of the facade, but an asymmetrical arrangement of door and window openings in the front wall behind the recessed balcony. Neff’s last project in Hancock Park, like the Osborn and Woodward houses, is not typical of his work. In addition, it is completely anachronistic for the 1960s. The Ralph Chandler house at 105 N. Rossmore Ave. was completed in 1963. The Chandler house was based on Claude Nicholas Ledoux’s plan for an 18th century garden pavilion for Mme. duBarry at Louveciennes. The scale and the details of the Rossmore facade are perfection. If one did not know it was

built in the 1960s, it would appear to be one of the most beautiful, early 20th century houses in Los Angeles. Wallace Neff continued to practice architecture until 1975. When he died in 1982, he was living in the Airform House. The above information is from a Larchmont Chronicle article by the late Martin Eli Weil.

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Self-guided tour March 27 features glamorous homes “East and West of the 405,” the AIA Los Angeles 2011 Spring Home Tour, takes place on Sun., March 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour features luxurious living, Hollywood royalty, extravagant lifestyles and Southern California architecture. The American Institute of Architecture tour takes you on a peek into the glitz and glamour “about Sunset living,” with the self-guided home tour. Featuring beautiful homes by Los Angeles’s leading architects in Brentwood, Beverly Hills and Bel Air, highlights include visiting a Canyon home bordered by hills, a Brentwood home that doubles as an artists studio, a fabulous Bel Air contemporary and a swanky above Sunset residence. See the homes, talk to the architects, and discover new

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Getting fit with exergaming, ping pong, lifting weights By Kenneth An Chronicle intern With the arrival of modern technologies and indoor entertainment, people are getting fit in new ways. Teenagers get most of their workout playing a team sport or lifting weights. Loyola High School students Jacob Han, Jackson Coleman and Nicholas Ramos head to the school weight room to lift weights. Whether they are lifting weights for a sport, as a hobby, or to get more exercise, lifting has many benefits such as reducing potential risk of heart disease, increasing metabolic rate, improving balance, and also becoming stronger. Weight lifting has been recommended as an important exercise to become healthier for older adults, although the weight and repetitions don’t have to be as intense as an athlete’s regimen. A few repetitions a day would suffice for any individual looking for a way to get stronger and stay in shape. Ping pong enthusiasts Individual sport events are also a good way to get exercise. A sport that has been getting much attention at Loyola is ping pong. Loyola has bought several ping pong tables and placed them in the commons

consoles is the Nintendo Wii. Nintendo created Wii Fit, an exergame that has a variety of exercises: yoga, aerobics, balance and strength training. The Wii Fit creates a profile for Even though exergames cannot each use, measurreally replace real exercise, they ing his BMI (body are a great way to have fun while mass index) and getting fit. tracking the user’s progression. These also has many health benefits. exergames can get anyone off Playing the sport regularly can the couch and up and moving. get your heart rate up because Even though the exergames of its fast-paced nature. It is cannot really replace real exalso a gentle and easy-going ercise, they are a great way to sport, which helps people who have fun while getting fit. may not be as physically fit. Busy lifestyles lead to less It can be played at one’s own time for things such as healthy pace, given that the opponent eating, a major problem for has about the same skill level. people today. Some favorite Ping pong can also keep a per- healthy foods of Loyola stuson’s mind, especially an older dents are peanuts, strawberperson’s, sharp because there ries and oranges. is a lot of strategy involved. Another healthy food is rice, Because of its accessibility and a great energy source because laid-back nature, ping pong it has lots of carbohydrates has become one of the most and does not contain harmful popular sports played world- fats. It is cholesterol and sodium free. wide. People may have busier lifeExergaming Over the past several years, styles, but making a few tweaks gaming companies have de- to a daily routine can help veloped a new genre of gam- someone’s health immensely. ing called “exergaming.” Taking a few minutes a day to Exergaming is when a gamer do a few exercises, and eating exercises while playing a healthier snacks throughout game and having fun. One of the course of the day are all the most prolific exergaming ways to improve one’s health. for the students. At lunch and after school, students make a beeline to the tables to get a chance to play. Although it may not seem like it, ping pong

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Celebrate the arts on West Adams tour The second annual West Adams art and architecture tour, “Celebrate the Arts: Artists of West Adams,” is on Sat., March 26 beginning at 10 a.m. The self-guided driving tour features architecturally diverse historic venues—from

Victorian and Craftsman to Spanish homes, artists' studios and other structures—in several West Adams neighborhoods, all showcasing works by local artists who live and/or work in the area. The tour benefits the West Adams Heritage Association.

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The Main Street Vice section is a social history lesson that celebrates the racy and raunchy days of the old promenade. Highlights of the tour include old time tattoo parlors, wax museums, pawnbrokers, and magazine peddlers who had to store nude Marilyn Monroe calendars under the counter. Guests will also visit scenes of famous debaucheries while hearing stories of crime, smut, passion and commerce. Upcoming excursions include the Eastside Babylon tour on Sat., March 12, which visits Boyle Heights where the Night Stalker was captured, and the Blood & Dumplings tour, with a stop at Phil Spector's castle on Sun., March 13. Cost is $58 per person, with 15 percent off for members of KCRW or KPCC. For more information visit www.esotouric.com or call 323-223-2767.

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MASS PRODUCTION of OH-6 Cayuse helicopter at Hughes Aircraft, circa 1967. Photo Herald-Examiner/L.A. Public Library

Explore Spruce Goose birth place, Hughes’ legacy Aviation and industrial history will be featured on a Los Angeles Conservancy tour of Hercules Campus, the Culver City facility of the Hughes Aircraft Company, on Sun., March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Howard Hughes and his team designed and built planes, helicopters, avionics, and, most famously, the H-4 Hercules Flying Boat—aka the “Spruce Goose,” the largest plane ever to fly. In 1940, Hughes began to purchase farmland between Culver City and Playa del Rey

In support of Fix-a-Leak Week, the Environmental Protection Agency’s national awareness campaign, March 15 to 21, leak professionals i encourage home owners to run some simple tests and make some basic repairs to help protect the future of our water supply. They can help you save money, too. Check for plumbing, pool, fixture, and irrigation system leaks that can waste thousands of gallons of water and add hundreds of dollars to a home or building owner’s water bill annually, according to Stan Berenbaum, president of American Leak Detection.

A leaking toilet can waste up to 90,000 gallons of water in 30 days. That can add up to $500 to a single water bill. A single, pin-hole sized leak in a pipe or faucet fitting can waste almost 360,000 gallons of water in a year. Undetected leaks can cause floors to buckle or allow mold to take hold. Here are tips to detect hidden water leaks: • Check your water bill during the winter months. If your family of four is using more than 12,000 gallons of water per month, chances are you have a serious water leak. • Run a water meter test. Pick a time when you will not

use any water for a two-hour period, and jot down the readings on your water meter. Check the meter again at the end of the two-hour period. If the reading has changed, you probably have a leak. • You can eliminate common toilet tank leaks by shutting off the valves under all the toilets in your home or building, and then conducting the meter test again for at least 30 minutes. If the numbers on the meter don’t change, you probably have a toilet leak. If they still change, then you may need a leak detection specialist to pinpoint the source of the leak.

to build the aviation campus. The first building opened in 1941, and the campus grew exponentially to eventually span 380 acres, employ 15,000 workers, and house the world’s longest private runway. A $50 million historic preservation development project by the Ratkovich Company will adapt the remaining structures for creative use, including design, technology, and movie production. Tickets are $25; $20 for Conservancy members, and $10 for children 12 and under. Visit laconservancy.org

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Hollywood. Great conveniently located Mediterranean 4plex w/charm. Park up to 8 cars. Ahmed Mirza 323.365.9200

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Hancock Park. Charming historic carriage house close to Larchmont 3beds/3baths. Not yet on MLS. Shar Penfold 323.860.4258

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SCENE ON LARCHMONT While walking the boulevard photographer Greg Cheng snapped some photographs depicting scenes that make Larch-

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The L.A. County Museum of the Watts Towers grant of Art recently received a to the city's Cultural Affairs $500,000 one-year grant from Department to use for prothe James Irvine Foundation gramming at the Watts Tower to conserve and promote the Arts Center and Charles Mingus Youth Arts Watts TowCenter. ers. For the C o n s e rconservation vation work work, LACon the towMA will hire a ers came project manto a standager who will still last look to the year when neighborhood Virginia for paid, partKazor, the time helpers, historiaccording to cal curator Melody Kanwho had schat, musesupervised um president. the projPlans also ect, took call for using an early some of the retirement grant money offered as to run sumpart of the mer bus tours drive to reduce gov- LACMA PLANS to use the from LACMA e r n m e n t $500,000 grant to conserve and to the towers, promote the Watts Towers. and to create spending. ways for Watts LACMA residents to director Michael Govan, who has loved stay informed about conservathe folk-art masterpiece since tion work. Olga Garay, executive direche was a graduate student at UC San Diego in the 80s, tor of the Dept. of Cultural broached the idea of a grant Affairs, said her staff is drawwith James Canales, president ing up a grant proposal for of the James Irvine Founda- the National Endowment for the Arts' "Our Town" initiative tion. LACMA will funnel $25,000 to fund projects that use the

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medicinal, dye, fiber, sacred and spiritual plants on March 26. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring drinking water. Learn all the tricks for growing tomatoes at the Great Tomato Talk and Sale on Wed., March 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. A large selection of heirlooms will be for sale. Landscape Scenography: Setting the Stage for Garden Mystery with Chip Sullivan and Elizabeth Boults is on March 31. The pair uses visual narratives and sequential drawings to illuminate garden scenarios. The authors of “Illustrated History of Landscape Design” will also sign copies of their book. For more information, go to www.arboretum.org or call 626-821-4623.

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Enjoy a bird walk with the family, add to your rock collection and get a jump-start on tomato season at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden at 301 N. Baldwin in Arcadia. Arcadia naturalist Ray Jillson will lead families on a twoto-four hour walk in search of feathered friends on Sat., March 5 beginning at 8 a.m. The Monrovia Rock Hounds present the Gem and Mineral Show showcasing unique gems, minerals, fossils, geodes and jewelry on Sat., March 5 and Sun., March 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Learn how to grow fruits and vegetables organically at a series of Saturday workshops. Spring crops are the topic on March 5 from noon to 3 p.m. The class covers companion planting, weeds, insects and diseases, and planting bare root fruit trees and grape vines. Air plants, ikebana Author Paul Isley will present “Tillandsias from A to Z,” a Photographic Cornucopia at the first of a series of Thursday Garden Talks on March 10. A plant sale and book signing follow the lecture. Around the World in 127 Days will take a look at the Arboretums plant collections on Saturdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Take a look at plants that have had lasting effects on the history of human beings on March 12. Theodore Payne seed room manager Genevieve Arnold leads Seeds, Please: Collecting, Processing and Storing Native

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Payne celebrates 50 years; hosts poppy show and sale Theodore Payne Nursery will celebrate 50 years of helping Californians discover the beauty of native plants and will unveil its vision for the future at the Golden Anniversary Gala at Descanso Gardens on Sat., March 5. Sabine Hoppner, owner of Water’s Edge Gardening, will lead a native plant garden maintenance class on Sat., March 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10450 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. Subjects include watering, fertilizing, pruning, grooming, mulching and other aspects of garden maintenance. March 5 also marks the first Saturday of the month in which volunteers gather to care for the gardens from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will clear, clean, plant, mulch, prune and anything else need-

ed to spruce up the grounds. A tour and workshop with Payne’s former board president John Wickham is on Sat., March 12 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. He will present a case study in site evaluation and plant selection. Following the session is a tour of the Education Center Garden. A free lecture, “The Amazing Lives of Bees, Wasps and Ants” with author and entomologist Eric Grisell is on Sat., March 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by Payne and the L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. The annual Poppy Day Plant Sale and Open House will feature vendors, exhibits and more on Sat., March 26 from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 818-768-1802 or go to www. theodorepayne.org

Avocados for the home garden and the 54th annual Bonsai Show will highlight events at The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino. On Thurs., March 10 at 2:30 p.m., avocado experts Carl Stucky and Julie Frink will share tips on selecting, growing and caring for avocados in the home garden. A plant sale will follow the program. No reservations required. The North American Clivia Society presents its 8th Annual Clivia Show on Sat., March 12 and Sun., March 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kenneth J. Hammond, professor of history at New Mexico State University, will examine Luoyang’s gardens during his talk on “The Peonies of Luoyang: Images of the Literati Garden” on Tues., March 22 at 7:30 p.m. The 54th Annual Bonsai Show will take place on Sat., March 26 and Sun., March 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Presented by the California Bonsai Society, the event will feature more than 100 specimens created by bonsai masters. Call 626-405-2100.

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Garden design is Garden Club topic Landscape designer Vincent Jacquard will share his expertise on garden conceptualizing and hardscaping at the Los Angeles Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., March 14. Owner of Vincent Jacquard Design, he works closely with Green Tree Landscaping, who installs material and plants.

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Stories, crafts, book sales and songs celebrate St. Patrick's Day and spring FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Meets Sat., March 5 at 10 a.m. to work on quilts. The Miracle Mile Writers Club: networking and support for writers, both published and aspiring, on Sat., March 5, 3 to 5 p.m. Friends of the Library: Help plan library events on Tues., March 8 at 10:30 a.m. LACMA Art Class for Kids: Free art classes for kids ages 5 years and up on Thurs., March 10 at 4 p.m. Baby and Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages six months to two years on Wed., March 16 at 10:30 a.m. Teen Council Meeting: Join the Fairfax Young Adult book club on Tues., March 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Ongoing Computer Comfort: Sign up for hands-on training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Book Sale: Great books and other materials at great prices

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on Saturdays from noon on. Grandparents and Books: Volunteers read and share with kids at the library. Call for days and times. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 St. Patrick's Day Book

David Brooks, Colin Thubron in ALOUD series at Mark Taper Auditorium David Brooks is among speakers in the ALOUD series presented by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles at the Mark Taper Auditorium at the Central Library. Other speakers include Annie Murphy Paul on experiences of the womb on Tues., March 15; Colin Thubron on magic in Tibet on Thurs., March 17; Susan Salter of the L.A. Times moderates a panel on art collectives and literary culture on Tues., March 22; Brooks will speak on the hidden sources of love, character and achievement on Thurs., March 24; and Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the story of a woman who succeeded as an entrepreneur in Afghanistan under the Taliban on March 29, all at 7 p.m.

Sale: Fri., March. 4 from 12 to 4 p.m. and Sat., March 5 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. All Irish authors, history, comedy and travel books will be on sale on Saturday. Stories, a puppet show and crafts for kids on Thurs., March 10 at 4 p.m. JC Fremont Book Club: Books, food and film discussed on on Tues., March 15 at 1 p.m. Teen Council Meeting: Have say about what materials the library offers teens on Tues., March 22 at 3:30 p.m. Ongoing Computer Comfort Class: By appointment only. Follow lessons anytime online at: www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com. Grandparents and Books: Grandma Janie reads to kids

on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Adrienne reads on Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. Toddler Storytime: Sing songs, listen to rhymes and stories on Wednesdays at 11: 30 a.m. For ages 18 mos. to 3 years old. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Fridays, 1 to 4 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Toddler Sign Language storytime with Signshine on Fri., March 4 at 10 a.m. First Friday book club will discuss "Standing in the Rainbow" by Fannie Flagg on Fri., March 4 at 1 p.m. Author Talk: Robert Forster delivers his speaking program, "Interacting" on Tues., March 8 at 6 p.m. St. Patrick's Day "Green" storytime for toddlers with Miss Hillary on Fri., March 11 at 10 a.m. Book into Film: New series for discussing books that have been made into film presents "Fahrenheit 451" on Thurs., March 17 at 12:30 p.m. Books available at the library. Storytelling with Karen Golden by kids for kids in front of the fireplace on Tues., March 22 at 4 p.m. Tuesday Nights @ the Movies shows "Catfish," a reality thriller, on Tues., March 22 at 6 p.m. Origami with Bennett Arnstein: Sat., March 26 at 1 p.m. Ongoing Computer Comfort Class: By appointment only. Follow lessons anytime online at:

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featured nine lozenges or diamonds. *** Who is a “clodhopper?” wonders James Crittenden. A “clodhopper” is a fairly derogative term which refers to any rustic or farmer, who walks or hops among the clods of dirt in his fields. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to him at willbent@ prodigy.net.

Actors, harpist at ‘This Is Ireland’ “This Is Ireland,” an Irish theatrical, musical experience, will be performed at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus on Thurs., March 17, at 8 p.m. Orchestral conductor and composer, Irish-born Eimear Noone said the show will unite music, performance and image to celebrate the Emerald Isle. Celebrity guest performers include actor Pierce Brosnan, lyric soprano Celine Byrne, and actress/producer Roma Downey.. For more information go to www.uclalive.org/ calendar/event.

Introducing new dogs can be tricky, but with the proper introduction they can be wigglywaggly friends soon enough. First let them sniff each other briefly, which is normal canine greeting behavior. Talk to them in a happy, friendly tone of voice and give each a treat. Be aware of body postures One body posture that indicates things are going well is a “play-bow.” One dog will crouch with her front legs on the ground and her hind end in the air. This is an invitation to play, and a posture that usually elicits friendly behavior from the other dog. Watch carefully for body postures that indicate an aggressive response, including hair standing up on one dog’s back, teeth-baring, deep growls, a stiff-legged gait, or a prolonged stare. If you see such postures, interrupt the interaction immediately by calmly distracting each dog with something else. Taking the dogs home If you have more than one resident dog in your household, it may be best to introduce the resident dogs to the new dog one at a time. Two or more resident dogs may have a tendency to “gang up” on the newcomer. It is important to support the dominant dog in your household, even if that turns out to be the newcomer. This may mean, for example, allowing the dominant dog to claim a special toy or favored sleeping spot as his own. Trying to impose your preference for which dog should be domi-

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Show business firms gravitate to Miracle Mile addresses By Stephanie Mar Guest columnist The Miracle Mile is home to some of the world’s most successful entertainment establishments and up-andcoming film and television enterprises. Even during this most recent economic downturn, while businesses folded and moved to other locations around southern California, the Miracle Mile area maintained its appeal to entertainment industry leaders who may consider the cost-to-benefit ratio of the area too hard to refuse. “Miracle Mile is an attractive market with a number of high quality buildings that provide excellent value relative to the more expensive adjacent areas of Beverly Hills and the Westside,” said Brendan Monaghan, Grubb & Ellis assistant vice president of commercial real estate services. From 2009 to 2010, the office vacancy rate, excluding sublease space, increased from 14.2 percent to 16.9 percent in the Miracle Mile-Park Mile market according to Grubb & Ellis’ Research Department. However, big entertainment names still moved in and reinstated residence. The economy hit Los Angeles County’s entertainment industry hard, facing a nearly 14 percent employment decline from 2004 to 2009 according to a report released by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) in February. In the midst of the decline, Oprah Winfrey made headlines when she struck a deal on the Miracle Mile. The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), launched in January, nested in a part of Wilshire Courtyard’s nearly one million square feet of office space. In March 2010, Comcast Entertainment Group and its subsidiary E Entertainment Television Inc. announced it would continue renting in the Wilshire Courtyard after considering moving to less expensive parts of Los Angeles. Comcast signed a 10-year lease to stay at its Wilshire Courtyard offices and stu-

dios, which measures 355,000 square feet and takes up nearly five floors. “Our tenants like the low rise campus feeling of the buildings,” said Terri Reno, Wilshire Courtyard general manager. The two buildings are only five stories high, and many have balconies, Reno pointed out. “We are LEED Silver certified, making us environmentally friendly. And we go outside the box to satisfy tenants’ needs.” Ample parking, 24-hour security, a concierge and location are reasons firms select Museum Square for their offices. “Besides,” said Jerry Snyder, building owner, “we have six restaurants for dining options.” Screen Actors Guild may have paved the way for entertainment firms to choose Miracle Mile sites. SAG has been a tenant at Museum

Square, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., for more than 16 years. Recent additions include

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Wilshire Courtyard is a million square foot creative office complex built around a beautifully landscaped courtyard and is located in the Miracle Mile. A park featuring a quarter-mile jogging track, children’s playground, koi pond and gazebo adjoins the building to the south.

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BMW's auto dealership opened this month. RESNICK PAVILION at LACMA. SEVEN STORY mixed-use development Wilshire Blvd. and La Brea Ave.

Opened BMW Beverly Hills. La Brea Ave., at Wilshire Blvd. 5550 Wilshire, Six-story, 163 apartments above groundfloor retail. L.A. Museum of the Holocaust, Pan Pacific Park Resnick Pavilion, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 45,000 square feet of galleries Farmers Market Storage, adjacent to The Grove

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In Development Gilmore Station, Third St. at Fairfax Ave. 15,000 square foot single-story retail space anchored by Trader Joe's Casden Properties, Third Street Residences, 6298 W. Third St. 300-unit residences at Ross site

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM in Pan Pacific Park.

In Construction BRE Properties, Wilshire and La Brea Seven stories, 482-units, 40,000-square feet retail. District La Brea, 1st and 2nd streets; 90,000-square feet commercial complex

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Mid City West Council’s focus is land use, transportation Transportation issues, planning and land use have been at the forefront of the Mid City West Community Council’s (MCWCC) agenda over the past year. They will remain at the top of the list over the upcoming months, according to board chairman Jeff Jacobberger. Planning and land use The Council reviews applications to ensure that new development is compatible with the neighborhood. “We have strengthened our efforts to promote stakeholder participation, including requiring applicants to provide notice of our meetings to all residents within 500 feet of a project and posting application-related documents on our website,” said Jacobberger. Efforts are focused at making commercial districts more pedestrian-oriented, particularly on Wilshire Blvd., La Brea and Fairfax avenues, where future subway stations are planned. “We’ll continue to monitor the proposed Casden project (a 300-unit development) at Third St. and Ogden Ave. to ensure that the design is pedestrian-oriented and sensitive to Hancock Park Elementary School,” he added.

COUNCIL MEMBERS, from left, Bob Abrahams, Jeff Jacobberger, and Nancy Vimia manned a booth at the National Night Out event at Poinsettia Park in August.

The Planning and Land Use Committee is also focused on long-term planning and will review the Environmental Impact Report for the Hollywood Community Plan update that will be released soon. “We have formed a working group of residents and businesses to develop a long-term vision for W. Third St. and possibly a special planning district,” Jacobberger said. Transportation The transportation, parking

and streetscape committee is closely following the Westside subway extension and Wilshire peak hour bus lane proposals, both of which the Council has voted to support. It will also work with Metro on the Station Area Advisory Groups that are being established to address design issues around the Fairfax and La Brea stations. MCWCC also continues to work to make the neighborhood more bicycle-friendly. “We developed a plan for a net-

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work of bike lanes and routes museums and restaurants. in and around the neighbor- The event is a joint effort of hood, and will ensure that it is MCWCC, LACMA and the included in the new LA Bicycle many museums and galleries Plan,” said Jacobberger. "That along the Miracle Mile and La plan will soon be adopted by Brea Ave. Public safety the City Council, and we will MCWCC will sponsor a advocate for implementation of bikeways on streets the plan Community Response Training identifies as top priorities, (CERT) course beginning this including the 4th St. Bicycle month. “We work closely with Blvd., Hauser/Martel and San the L.A. police and fire departments on public safety and Vicente Blvd.," he added. MCWCC partnered with I. emergency preparedness isMartin Bicycles on Beverly sues,” said Jacobberger. More than 400 community Blvd. to hold a free bike safety check and group ride at the members participated in a CicLAvia event last October. National Night Out Against Crime event in In addition, Poinsettia Park in the Council August co-hosted is organizing by Mid City West, a Bike Day he added. with the L.A. Communications County Art Jacobberger Museum for said residents can the fall. stay informed of Arts and these and other recreation Mid City issues The group through the counwill contincil’s website at ue to build midcitywest.org. community "It has been events, includenhanced to allow ing the quarour stakeholders terly Miracle to receive reguMile Art Walk which brings THE COUNCIL hosts the lar e-mail updates attention to the quarterly Miracle Mile Art about meetings and other events. area’s galleries, Walks.

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Inside, see huge mammoths and ﬁerce saber-toothed cats that became trapped in asphalt and then unearthed by Museum scientists, right before your eyes in the Fishbowl Lab. Outside, view the actual tar pits, stroll through a real Ice Age Garden and watch excavators at work unveiling new discoveries at Project 23.

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show business Firms gravitate to area (Continued from page 3) Wilshire Blvd. The magazine’s headquarters, featuring a red neon Variety logo at the building’s top, has been an icon of the area since its first lighting ceremony in 2008. Building managers, The Ratkovich Company, credits the location and community with entertainment’s Miracle Mile loyalty and continuing interest. “The Miracle Mile is a really convenient and accessible location, particularly in a city where drive times are increasing…its proximity to most other parts of the city makes Miracle Mile one of Los Angeles’ preeminent business destinations,” said Clare DeBriere, Ratkovich Company’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Miracle Mile is home to some of the best restaurants and best museums in the world. One of the city’s largest residential projects, Park La Brea, as well as one of the most successful retail centers, The Grove, are both located in Miracle Mile. All of these elements make it a unique and easy place to work.” A boost in entertainment job growth may bode well for the entertainment capital’s Miracle Mile Mecca. The LAEDC projects a nine percent job increase

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through 2014, increasing demand for entertainment office space in Los Angeles County. The Miracle Mile will continue to be competitive throughout this growth, perhaps due to building managements’ stellar practices. Management companies in the area offer competitive amenities, making this bit of Los Angeles history a hot spot for entertainment firms. Sandra Bernath, founder of Bleu An Entertainment Company, cited convenience and fair pricing as the reasons why her company moved to the area three years ago from Century City. It was, however, the custom-built offices prepared by the management that sealed the deal.

“It was the right space at the right price,” said Bernath. “Our goal is to make our tenants feel like they are part of a unique club,” De Briere said of the special services The Ratkovich Company provides to their lessees. “We go out of our way to provide an outstanding physical environment and amenities that create a really exceptional experience for our tenants.” Others who bear Miracle Mile addresses include Spelling Productions, Screen Actors Guild (SAG), American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), Hollywood Reporter, Millennium Entertainment and CBS Radio.

Location a favorite of residents; MMRA celebrates its 28th year By Suzan Filipek Things might seem quiet on the home front, says Jim O’Sullivan, president of the Miracle Mile Residential Association. “But they’re bubbling under the surface.” Residents’ concerns are focused on the city budget deficit, and how that will affect police and fire among other city services. The group, celebrating its 28th year, keeps in touch with the L.A. Police Dept. Wilshire Division. Members have been trained to report suspicious cars and people, leading to a few arrests. Representatives at City Council District 4 and CD-10 are also contacted regularly regarding quality-of-life issues. These include making sure potholes are filled and street lights are working. When asked what they liked most about living in the mile in a recent survey, the majority (57 percent) said “location.” The area certainly has its charms. An upscale restaurant planned at 5900 Wilshire Blvd. will add even more panache to the area. “We’re excited about it,” said

O’Sullivan. The restaurant, planned across from the L.A. County Museum of Art, is in the development stages. Inside LACMA, Ray’s & Stark Bar opened this month. There’s the recently opened BMW showroom and a host of other new sites calling the Mile home, O’Sullvan added. Business interests include keeping the fleet of popular lunch trucks that descend on the Mile before noon parked at the Museum Row end of Wilshire Blvd, away from sitdown restaurants. O’Sullivan also watches to see that traffic on Wilshire keeps moving during rush hour, all-the-while there is parking available for merchant customers. The Association counts several hundred among its membership. The annual meeting is held in the fall. Board meetings are on the first Thursday of the month at Berch Lounge, Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 Olympic Blvd. MMRA boundaries are Wilshire Blvd. on the north, La Brea on the east; San Vicente (Hauser to Fairfax) at the south and Fairfax Ave. on the west. For more information, visit miraclemilela.com

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Silverton’s Short Order, Ray’s and 5900 are on the menu Dining never looked so good. Milers will have their choice of Sonoma-fed beef burgers to wood-fired Mediterranean cuisine at new restaurants. Ray’s restaurant & Stark Bar opens March 3 at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Executive chef Kris Morningstar whips up a host of dishes from the wood-burning oven and wood grill. A separate menu is in the adjoining Stark Bar, but both locales serve seasonal cocktails, a Californiacentric wine list, and artisan beers and spirits. The Patina Restaurant Group site is designed by Renzo Piano, the same architect who created LACMA’s new look. Ray’s is named in honor of Ray Stark, a supporter of the arts and former LACMA trustee. A film producer, his movies included “Funny Girl” and “Steel Magnolias.” The restaurant is open for lunch from noon to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. every day except Wednesday. Stark Bar is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day except Wednesday. Valet parking is available. 5900 Wilshire The Ratkovich Company plans a 219-seat indoor, and

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84-patio dining restaurant at its East Satellite Building, at 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Across from LACMA, the restaurant will feature a full menu, bar and Sunday brunch and happy hours, said Clare DeBriere, executive vice president and COO of the Ratkovich Co. Locals can walk to the site, which will also offer self parking and valet service. Construction is set to begin later this year. Nancy Silverton, Amy Pressman and Bill Chait are slated to open Short Order in June in the Farmer’s Market at 6333 W. Third St. The fast food hamburger joint is anything but. The menu offers Sonoma grass-fed beef burgers cooked

RAY’S was named after a LACMA donor and film producer.

on wood burning grills. Pork, lamb, fish and tofu will be topped with homemade condiments and served with appetizers, salads and desserts baked on the premises. Custard-based milkshakes, artisan beers on tap and California wines will be served. Architect Osvaldo Maiozzi designed the counter and patio dining.

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District La Brea opens stores in historic setting

RENDERING shows plans for the one-story retail complex. The signage doesn't indicate future tenants.

Trader Joe's to open at new Gilmore Station complex Trader Joe's will open a 15,000 square foot store at the new Gilmore Station retail complex at the northwest corner of Third St. and Fairfax Ave. Planned to open later this year, the development will also include a Blizz Frozen Yogurt store and three additional businesses to be announced. A restaurant is expected to occupy the 2,500 square foot corner site. Gilmore Station is on land that has been owned by the A. F. Gilmore Co. for more than 100 years. The company opened the neighboring Farmers Market in 1934. Mark Panatier, vice president of the Gilmore Co., said “We have taken great care to ensure that the architectural design of Gilmore Station

and the quality of businesses and products offered matches the vibrancy of the Fairfax District.”

Pothole repair set for Wilshire The bumpy ride that motorists are subjected to along Wilshire Blvd. will be smoothed out when pothole repair begins. Tom LaBonge said he and fellow Councilmember Herb Wesson have asked Dept. of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services, to identify areas critically in need of repair. A cost estimate for those repairs has been drawn up. Work will be conducted on weekends, said LaBonge.

There’s a bit of SoHo moving west, to District La Brea. Phase one is complete of the 90,000-square foot complex of 11 buildings on La Brea Ave., between first and second streets. Tenants are attracted to the historic setting in the same way SoHo in New York draws “tenants looking to launch new brands, or tenants looking for larger spaces with environmental features (i.e. high ceilings, light industrial spaces, concrete floors) versus a vanilla shell, typical retail space,” according to Whitney Livingston, vice president of management and marketing services. Already opened are Abandoned Treasures (discounts from shopping icon American Rag across the street) and men’s fashion flagship store Feal Mor, which features surfing and nauticalinspired wear by designer J. P. Plunier. The mixed-use retail, restaurant and office space, three-story building is getting a facelift by Long Beach-based architect Studio One Eleven. The 1930s building’s wood truss ceilings and exposed brick and steel beams are being restored as part of the efforts to modernize the prop-

DETAIL OF A BILLBOARD on site shows former tenant Continental Graphics ; rendering of new building is below.

erty. Washington D.C.-based developer Madison Marquette plans to have 20 boutiques and restaurants on the first level with creative office space upstairs A Ford Edsel dealership was based here in the 1950s. Later Continental Data Graphics, whose clients included Boeing, moved in. A 140-space, three-story parking structure will be on the corner of Second St. and La Brea as well as a 45-space parking lot at First St. and La Brea.

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Civic Association’s goal is revitalization of the Mile In just 25 years the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition has chalked up many successes. These include maintaining and enhancing the Wilshire Blvd. median, upgrading the area’s parks, and promoting emergency preparedness for businesses and residents. The volunteer civic group has launched an Adopt a Fire Station program, providing much needed amenities for firefighters. MMCC’s Good Hearts Awards have recognized the outstanding service by leaders in the community. The “United We Plant” program with LA/Hollywood Beautification has been responsible for the addition of hundreds of new trees within the Miracle Mile environs. Lyn MacEwen Cohen, Association founder and president, said, “For a quarter of a century, we are honored to partner with our visionary government officials, corporate good neighbors, extraordinary museums and restaurants and dedicated residential leaders to accomplish together the revitalization of historic Miracle Mile. “Since our founding in April 1986, as a mutual benefit cor-

poration, we have always tried to work with respect for all and with ‘the spirit of cooperation.’ “Our future vitality and resilience in these challenging times depend fundamentally on our envisioning Miracle Mile as a friendly hometown where people know and like each other, where public service is a way of life.” Current projects include the continual maintaining of the Wilshire Blvd. median landscaping, including the electrical and irrigation components. The Association, with the donations from BRE and Legacy development firms, is overseeing the replacement of the historic “Miracle Mile” gateway sign. The sign, at La Brea Ave. and Wilshire Blvd., was destroyed when it was demolished by a hit and run driver. Tree planting honoring victims of 9/11, and support of local fire stations are longtime programs of MMCC. The group has also spearheaded emergency preparedness seminars with officials form Homeland Security and the FBI representatives as speakers.

PHOTO OP. Convening at a recent meeting of the MMCC officers are, front row, Wally Marks III, Terri Reno; back row, Jim O'Sullivan, Jane Gilman, Jerry Snyder, Marc Cohen, Lyn MacEwen Cohen and John Vach with their best friends. ONE OF THE Association's current projects is the reproduction and installation of the 1940s neon sign.

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‘Miracle Mile Days’ designed to showcase area’s new look Up until the 1960s Miracle Mile was a shoppers’ mecca. Department stores lining Wilshire Blvd. include Coulter’s (later The Broadway), Desmonds’s, Silverwoods, Harris & Frank, Donavan and Seaman, Lanz and the May Company. The area was considered the suburbs, and contained branches of many downtown stores. The Art Deco buildings featured POSTCARD of an earlier era when the Mile was a shopper's paradise. huge windows for distreasures here,” said Stephen the group also will be working play, and ample parking to accommodate the surge Kramer, Chamber president. with Metro workshops on the The special “Days” will cli- subway station design. in car ownership. Gradually, those stores max with the opening of Tar closed, leaving gaping holes in Fest, an entertainment venue Chamber to hear highlighting local artists and the retail availability. Mayor Villaraigosa The Miracle Mile Chamber musicians. of Commerce is revitalizing Tar Fest, in its ninth year, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa the area with its month-long utilizes Hancock County Park will be speaking to members “Miracle Mile Days” from Sat., as will as the Korean Cultural of the Miracle Mile Chamber Aug. 27 to Sun., Sep. 25 to sa- Center to showcase emerging of Commerce on Mon., March 21, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at lute the new mix of businesses talent. The Chamber holds monthly the Ratkovich building, 5900 that now call the area home. The event will promote the luncheon meetings at restau- Wilshire Blvd. Lunch will be restaurants, shops, services rants throughout the area. served following the Mayor’s and cultural institutions in “It’s an opportunity for mem- talk. Cost is $20 for Chamber the area including Farmers bers to network,” said Kramer. members; $25 for non-mem Several Wilshire Corridor bers. Reservations are necesMarket and The Grove. “We invite the public to ex- forums, sponsored by the sary. Call 323-964-5454 or pand their horizons as they Chamber, have studied the fu- email info@miraclemilechamexplore, shop and enjoy all the ture of the area. Kramer said ber.org.

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Metro work on station route, designs underway Metro is one step closer to extending the Purple Line to the westside. Currently, soil and seismic tests are being conducted along the route that stretches from Western Ave. to Santa Monica. Noise and vibration are also being tested at more than 200 locations along the planned alignment. The data collected will assist in determining the exact route the project will take, said Jody Litvak, Metro communications manager. Metro (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) is hosting station area advisory meetings intended to provide community input to Metro subway planners on potential urban design and other features at each proposed station during the early phases of the Westside Subway Extension The route is one of Metro’s priority projects. It will provide a highPURPLE LINE SUBWAY capacity, highspeed, dependable alternative for those traveling to L.A.’s “second downtown” that includes key destinations such as Miracle Mile, Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood, including the UCLA campus. More than 300,000 people travel into the Westside every day for work from areas throughout the County and beyond. The Westside Subway Extension project is slated to receive partial funding from Measure R, approved by voters in November 2008. These local funds will be used to seek federal “New Starts” matching funds. Completion of the final Environmental Impact Report and preliminary engineering will make the project eligible to compete for these funds.

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THE MIRACLE MILE CIVIC COALITION 8758 Venice Boulevard • Los Angeles, California 90034

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FOUNDED 1986 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Walter N. Marks, III Walter N. Marks, Inc. FOUNDER-PRESIDENT Lyn MacEwen Cohen Vice President Jerome H. Snyder J. H. Snyder Co. Vice President Jim O’ Sullivan Miracle Mile Residential Assoc. Vice President John X. Vach Security & public Safety Wilshire Courtyard Secretary Greg Holihan prime Group park La Brea Historian Jane Gilman Larchmont Chronicle Treasurer Terri Reno Transwestern

MEMBERS American Girl Place Los Angeles BRE PROPERTIES BREATHE California of LA County CarrAmerica/5670 Wilshire Blvd. Caruso Affiliated Holdings/The Grove Cathedral Chapel School Farmers Insurance A. F. Gilmore Company Larchmont Chronicle LA/Hollywood Beautification Team LA City Fire Station 61 / Battalion 18 LA County Museum of Art LA Craft & Folk Art Museum LA Museum of the Holocaust Legacy Partners Walter N. Marks, Inc. Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce Miracle Mile Residential Association MidCity West C. Council Natural History Museum of LA County Olympia Medical Center Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits Petersen Automotive Museum PLB Management/Prime Group/ Park La Brea Screen Actors Guild Screen Actors Guild Foundation Sieroty Company Inc. J. H. Snyder Company The ARTery, USA The Counter The Original Farmers Market The Ratkovich Company The Wende Museum Tiger West Capitol/5410 Wilshire Transwestern Wilshire Community Police Advisory Board Wilshire Courtyard

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An oasis within a city Every Convenience is offered in the 160-acre site Park La Brea, called an oasis in the midst of a big city, features open green spaces, parks, fountains and colorful landscaping. The tower apartments offer spectacular views, and garden apartments share a common green space. Activities center The multi-million dollar Activities Center adjacent to Curson Square offers residents an opportunity to get in shape, surf the web, view classic movies and eat at the outdoor café. The Meeting Rooms and a Conference Room are available for rental by the residents for private parties and meetings. Movies are screened in the 84-seat theater. Residents can find all the amenities of a business office including a conference room, computers, a fax and scanner. Fitness center The Fitness Center, operated by Meridian Sports Club, provides a range of exercise options with windows facing the greenery of Curson Square. Equipment includes recumbent bicycles, strength machines, free-weights and cardio equipment.

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residents’ Amenities These include the convenience of an on-site dry cleaners, beauty salon and video rental store. The Park La Brea Residents Association sponsors activities including a Book Discussion Group, Bridge Club, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, English as a Second Language, Library, Writers Circle, Community Garden, Chess Club, Kids’ Art Club, Mah Jongg, Quilters and T’ai Chi. The gated community enables the residents to take leisurely walks or combine exercise with strolling. Exercisers are out early in the morning, power walking their chosen routes or doing laps in one of our fabulous swimming pools. Park La Brea is fiber optically “wired” so that residents enjoy both high-speed Internet access and state-of-the-art cable services. swimming Pools A junior Olympic-size swimming pool features four lanes for swimmers in a tropical style setting near the Sixth St. entrance at Curson Ave. The pool area has an adjoining spa, sun deck and individual locker and shower facilities for men and women. In addition, a second saltwater pool and expanded pool deck with cabanas opened in spring 2009. The Meridian Sports Club manages memberships and day-to-day operations in its role as joint partner for Park La Brea’s fitness center and pool facilities.

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shoPPing & entertAinment The Grove and Farmers Market are just steps away. They both offer a variety of shops and restaurants. The Grove boasts a movie theater, restaurants and premiere shops. Farmers Market offers food stalls, restaurants, boutiques and weekend entertainment. vAriety oF clAsses The Westside Community Adult School offers instruction in everything from art, ceramics, Mommy and Me and yoga at the Park La Brea location. The fundamentals of drawing, painting and mixed media are taught at the Park La Brea Art Center. Computer literacy is also taught in classes ranging from beginning to advanced. Two sparkling saltwater pools.

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By Marina Muhlfriedel Guest columnist An urban gardening teacher, a Manhattan transplant, a film producer and a radio personality all call Miracle Mile home. Here are their stories.

longer I lived here, the more people I got to know and, at a certain point, it starts to feel like a family. What I really love is how neighbors look out for each other, picking up flyers, mail, walking each other’s dogs. I hope we can hold on to that with the pressure of more and more buildings in the area.” Cassidy is fond of strolling through the community with her dog Jack, a “mostly poodle.” “Miracle Mile has changed a lot since I moved here—it’s

in the thick of community discussions, always strives to keep it light and friendly. “I first moved here in 1991, and I got involved with the MMRA because the person who was our block rep asked me to cover while he was out of town,” recalls Cassidy, who works as the casting director for Garry Marshall’s Falcon Theater in Burbank. “I had come from New York which is very different, you didn’t know your neighbors the way you get to know your neighbors here. I learned that the

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With a broad smile and quick clip to her footsteps and speech, Manhattan transplant Alice Cassidy brightens the room as she enters. With at least six years as vice-president of the Miracle Mile Residential Association, she’s the one who,

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become much more of a destination”, she says. “We have to figure out how to deal with the traffic and infrastructure as it grows. We want to keep it a friendly neighborhood.”

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uses his second bedroom as a studio. “I can do auditions for voiceovers or commercials from home,” he said. Kelly takes advantages of Park La Brea’s fitness center, and he walks to The Grove, Whole Foods and sometimes to his CBS studio on Wilshire Blvd., only a few blocks away. “I really don’t need a car, and, if I do, my appointments are within a 20-minute radius.” A hobby is collecting memorabilia about old television series. One of his favorites is “The Fugitive” whose beginning scene was filmed on Larchmont Blvd. Kelly and his wife Linda have two grown children—Melanie, a registered nurse, and Nick, a computer specialist for the U.S. Navy. The nickname “Shotgun” doesn’t indicate he is a marksman—it’s the result of a ra-

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Korean-born filmmaker Jimmy Lee, a resident of the Mile for 15 years, has made it a priority to stay involved with the community he loves. A member of the Miracle Mile Residential Association since he moved into the area, Lee also spent six years as the MCWCC (Mid City West Community Council) member for Miracle Mile, and is the president of The Korean Motion Picture Association of America, which bridges the way for young Koreans who aspire to become involved with the Hollywood film industry. He is also on the board of directors of the Los Angeles Korean Festival

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... they enjoy small-town friendliness studying theater arts and cinema before finding his way into the film industry as an independent producer and director. “The first movie I made was in 1990, a mystery thriller, “Hanging Heart,” he notes. Between his community and film production commitments, Lee also runs the Express Bistro dancing club at Wilshire and Cloverdale boulevards. “This is a neighborhood everyone is proud of, and I have so much respect for the people here who put in so many hours every week to serving the community.”

she met there. Although her parents each grew up on farms, Trigo was raised locally in Lakewood. “I’ve always been a weekend gardener and had my first in-ground organic garden in

Design on Beverly Blvd., the idea began to take root. Trigo had learned about the ease of container gardening and wanted to share it with the world. Now, on alternating Mondays and for special events, she coaches urban gardeners in the highly gratifying process. On Sun., March 13, the

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Tucked on a quiet street in Miracle Mile is Jo Anne Trigo’s Two Dog Nursery, an urban Eden of organic vegetables, herbs, flowers and berries. There, with the support of her husband Alejandro, Trigo teaches classes on container gardening in their backyard, and grows thousands of seedlings to sell at farmers’ markets in La Canada–Flintridge and Westlake Village. While she was previously at the Larchmont Farmers Market, Trigo departed for lack of adequate space, but maintains a close relationship with many of the customers

nursery will host an heirloom tomato season kickoff and food drive to benefit the L.A. Regional Food Bank. Then, on Sun., April 17, Trigo will give a talk on container gardening at The Getty House as part of the Windsor Square–Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party.

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Residents, employees vote for the ‘Best of the Mile’ Looking for the best coffee Luna Park and Tom Bergin’s shop in Miracle Mile? How Tavern. about the best happy hour and The best food truck in the place to hear music? Check out the hot spots chosen by members of the community who were quizzed on their favorite places. The coffee shop that earned the HAPPY HOUR at the Whisper Lounge got rave reviews. most praise is Black Dog Coffee at 5657 Wilshire Blvd., which area is Kimchi #21, and the also offers a breakfast and best place to hear music is the lunch menu. Other notable El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire coffee shops in the area in- Blvd. clude Massimo’s Mud Spot, Topping the list of best Arrosto Coffee and Starbucks. Happy Hours are the Whisper Two museums were named Lounge at The Grove, and best museum gift shop on Busby’s at 5364 Wilshire Blvd. the mile: the Craft and Folk Other notable happy hours Art Museum at 5814 Wilshire receiving votes were Little Blvd., and the Los Angeles Bar, El Toro and Tom Bergin’s County Museum of Art at 5905 Tavern. Wilshire Blvd. Two restaurants are noted as As far as the best restaurant the best place to have a romanis concerned, the feedback var- tic dinner: Campanile at 624 ies from Starfish Sushi at 5600 S. La Brea Ave., and Luna Park Wilshire Blvd., to Wood Ranch at 672 S. La Brea Ave. Other BBQ & Grill at The Grove. favorites include Ca’Brea, Additional favorites in Miracle Maggiano’s and Marcel French Mile include Campanile, Bistro. Callender’s, Maggiano’s,

The ninth annual TarFest will provide entertainment and cultural happenings during the latter part of the inaugural month-long Miracle Mile Days event in the Fall to celebrate businesses, restaurants, cultural institutions and residents of the neighborhood. Considered the premiere arts and culture event in the Miracle Mile community, TarFest attracts more than 150 artists and performers

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annually as well as thousands of Angelinos of all ages to the one-mile stretch of Wilshire Blvd. between Sycamore and Fairfax avenues. At TarFest, produced by LAUNCH LA, the best emerging artists, performers, musicians and cultural innovators will come together to showcase their talents and ideas at historic and notable venues along the Miracle Mile, said TarFest and LAUNCH LA executive director James Panozzo. “TarFest has proudly evolved over the last nine years along with the Miracle Mile District into a complex hybrid of

what makes Los Angeles special,” added Panozzo. “We are thrilled to include our unique cultural programming as part of the Miracle Mile Days celebration of our community.” This year’s event will take place over several weekends in the fall with diverse programming and special production partnerships. The TarFest Art Exhibition will be held at the Korean Cultural Center from Fri., Sept. 16 through Thurs., Sept. 29. To participate, or for information about TarFest events, venues and sponsors, go online at www.tarfest.com

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Variety of aromas draw a loyal base of customers to food trucks First there was the Kogi barbecue food truck, then the Grilled Cheese truck and soon eight or 10 of the food wagons would descend on Wilshire Blvd. in Miracle Mile. They found an eager audience in the area and have become daily visitors along the boulevard. “They provide both local residents and employees a real choice,” said Steven Armstrong who writes a food column for the Larchmont Chronicle. Whether you want Korean barbecue wings, sushi or Greek food, the trucks offer a variety,

often at bargain prices. While the trucks have built a loyal fan base from the area lunchtime crowd, restaurant owners are losing business to the trucks. “But there is room for both trucks and restaurants in Miracle Mile,” Armstrong said. “I see the new restaurants, like The Counter and Chipotle, are doing very well.” At one time the trucks were in front of the Wilshire Courtyard buildings, right across from the five restaurants at Museum Square. The lineup of seven to 10

vehicles mars the beauty of our building, said Roxana Ferguson, 5900 Wilshire building manager. “But it is also an amenity for our tenants because it does offer them choices.” The area’s city councilman, Tom LaBonge, has been working to find a solution. “At the Transportation Committee hearing on Feb. 23rd, the Task Force that was formed to come up with ideas for the possible regulation of mobile food vendors will report on some of the findings of their many working group ses-

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Quarterly Art Walk boasts more galleries, new banners, parties The Miracle Mile Art Walk was introduced by the Mid City West Community Council in 2005 and has since grown to entertains thousands of attendees. In addition to AN OPENING reception recently at the the Los Angeles Clark Oshin Gallery. County Art Museum, 40 venues within four square which sponsored 25 new banners and miles from Wilshire to Melrose stands, other supporters in- and La Brea to La Cienega. The event includes gallery clude the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, Bear openings, exhibitions, artist Flag Wine, Fusicology and talks, complimentary rides on THEMOJAMOJA.COM, as L.A.’s Holly Trolly, live music well as Farmers Market Self- and free entry to after parties. Gallery receptions in January Storage, which donates space to store the Art Walk banners. were at The Loft at Liz’s and “We are grateful to receive at the ArtSpace Warehouse. Toby C. Moss Gallery hosted such generous support for our tours of the “Fantastic Visions/ community from our comExploring Intaglio” exhibimunity art walk from these longstanding cultural and tions; a closing reception at historical institutions of Los LAUNCH featured works by Angeles,” said MCWCC first Dori Atlantis, Libby Gerber, vice chair and arts and recre- Brad Howe and Pat Quinn. Attendees were also admitation committee board memted free to LACMA. ber Bruce McCormick. Upcoming Art Walks are The Art Walk and Gallery scheduled for April 16, July 16 Tours take place four times a and Oct. 15. For a schedule go year on the first Saturday of the to miraclemileartwalk.com. month and feature more than

‘Date Farmers’ artwork showcased in Ace Gallery By Stephanie Mar The 30,000 square feet of space at the Ace Gallery makes it one of the, if not the, largest art space in Los Angeles. The second floor gallery at 5514 Wilshire Blvd. is noted for bringing talented artists to the forefront, and allowing the public to get up close and personal to the art. The current show, Date Farmers, has been exciting art neophytes and critics alike. The collection combines refuse scavenged in Mexicali and Oaxaca, pirated pop culture, commercial imagery, and the

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Party options abound for Harry Potter fans, swimmers, painters By Sondi Sepenuk When I was seven years old, a birthday party consisted of themed plates and napkins, balloons, a cake, pin-the-tailon-the-donkey and six close friends. My, oh, my how times have changed! Now I’m the mother of a seven-year-old and a fouryear-old, and I can firmly state that their birthday parties and those of their friends look nothing like our parties of old. Luckily for those of us who live in or around the Miracle Mile, there is a wealth of options for birthday parties. Color Me Mine, 456 S. La Brea Ave., offers three party packages that can be adjusted to your needs. Most parties last two hours and include a pottery piece for each child to paint, from candlesticks to plates to piggy banks to picture frames and more. The paint is non-toxic, food-safe and does not stain clothing. Guests can bring their own food and can choose a party package where they occupy a portion of the store, or they can opt for the Private Party Package to rent the entire studio. A third option is to have the party come to you! Color Me Mine can

bring the party to your home, school, office, church— you name it! You will need to return to the store five days later to pick up your child’s finished work of art. www.beverlyhills. colormemine.com. One of the Miracle Mile’s newest offerings, Whimsic Alley, opened in April 2010 at its new 5464 Wilshire Blvd. location (having moved from Santa Monica). Whimsic Alley has taken the fantasy birthday party world by storm. Whether WANDS, SWORDS and charms will decoyour child likes the rate partygoers who use the banquet room Renaissance Faire, at Whimsic Alley. knights, princessVoted by LA Parent Magazine es, Harry Potter or vampires, to be the “Best Party Place in Whimsic Alley caters to those LA” based on customer input, themes and beyond. A basic Whimsic Alley also caters to Harry Potter-style party pack- bar mitzvahs, Sweet 16 parage for 15 kids includes two ties and more. Whimsic Alley hours in the “Great Hall” ban- offers movie screenings, murquet room, a house robe for der mystery dinners, summer each child to wear, two wizard- camp for kids—the list is endlevel classes (e.g., spells, po- less, so if you have a party idea tions), take-home souvenirs, of your own, give them a ring! pizza or sandwiches, cake or www.whimsicalley.com cupcakes, beverages and more. For those who like to get

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a little exercise at their parties, Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy, located at the Jewish Community Center on Olympic Blvd. offers up a dazzling private pool party that includes the use of two heated swimming pools. The minimum two and a half hour party includes, among other things, private use of the facility, three certified lifeguards, balloons, two private sun patios, juice, utensils and paper

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Mile’s neon lights beckon sports enthusiasts and partygoers alike The Varsity and Busby’s draw sports fans to their huge screens, while down the street, the El Rey has a full lineup of musicians. Jazz comes to the art museum on Friday nights from April to November, and Callender’s has a piano bar in operation Wednesdays through Sundays including Sunday brunch. Happy hours flourish at Tom Bergin’s “America’s Number One Irish Establishment” and at Little Bar, often referred to as the “Cheers” of the west coast. The El Rey The El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., will be hosting a lineup of headliners: Tues., March 8: The Sway Machinery featuring Khaira Arby at 7 p.m. Thurs., March 10: Dance Gavin Dance at 6:30 p.m. Fri., March 11: Medeski Martin & Wood with Edmund Welles, the bass clarinet quartet, at 8 p.m. Sat., March 12: The Jim Jones Revue at 8 p.m. Fri., March 25: Get Out of the Garage Music Tour featuring Tokyo Police Club with Get Out of the Garage winner,

SOJU specialty cocktails are among the spirits served at Little Bar, housed in a 1930’s building on La Brea Ave.

Beast Make Bomb, at 7 p.m. Wed., March 30: St. Schleppers Club Band Who Needs Hearts Tour at 6 p.m. Thurs., March 31: Galactic with Cyril Neville, Corey Henry and John Brown’s Body at 8 p.m. For ticket prices or more information call 323-936-6400

Wilshire Blvd. is noted for its menu, which includes buffalo wings, pizzas and its claim to have the “Best burger in town.” Other specialty items include filet mignon, slowcooked BBQ brisket, pulled

Photo on page 2 on Fridays with free signature shots from 10 p.m. to midnight. There is also a Sunday brunch with bottomless bloody Mary’s or mimosas, and a Sunday night “Weekend Wine-Down” with half-priced bottles of wine. Busby’s Busby’s sports bar at 5364

A VARIETY of bands take the stage at the El Rey in March.

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MARDI GRAS, All day Friday–Sunday, March 4–6, & Fat Tuesday March 8: L.A.’s favorite Mardi Gras celebration features Cajun and Zydeco bands galore, down-home Southern cookin’, the Mutti Gras Pet Parade, bead throwing and much more.

(Continued from page 24) entire museum for you and your guests, a private party room on the third floor for three hours, and a 10 percent discount at the museum store. Outside entertainers and caterers are welcome, or you can take advantage of the attached Johnny Rockets Restaurant, which can easily cater to your third-floor needs. As an added bonus, the birthday family will receive a Station Wagon Membership to the museum for one year, worth $70. www. petersen.org. Finally, who can forget American Girl Place? Certainly not my daughter! When you step inside the café at American Girl Place, you enter a world of black and white stripes, pink chandeliers, little girls in frilly dresses and smiles to spare. At the American Girl Café, your child can actually dine with their American Girl doll, and if your child doesn’t have one, the store will loan one to them. There are three levels of birthday parties available at the café. The first package includes: invitations, a fun and fancy meal, cake with peppermint ice cream, and a surprise keepsake and goodie bag for each guest. You may also want to opt for the Deluxe Party Package, which includes a private dining room and a craft for up to 10 kids. www.americangirl.com.

or send an email to booking@ theelrey.com. Varsity Fox’s “NFL Insider” Jay Glazer hosted the grand opening of The Varsity Sports Bar and Lounge at 6311 Wilshire Blvd. late last year. The upscale sports bar and lounge is a mix of vintage

sports décor coupled with an ultra-lounge vibe, and subscribes to all of the major sports broadcasting packages. “We are excited about the new identity and launch of The Varsity,” said Glazer. “We plan to cater to the interests of our patrons whether it’s a sporting event, evening entertainment or just a great dining experience.” Special offers throughout the week include Taco Tuesday with $2 tacos and select $2 drafts, and Ladies Night

ST. PATRICK’S DAY, Thursday, March 17: Enjoy green beer, corned beef & cabbage, live Irish folk music (12-3pm & 6-9pm) & the occasional leprechaun.

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Every Wednesday in April, 6pm: Join us on the West Patio as young poets from Fairfax High School put on special live readings of their own poetry.

CINCO DE MAYO, Thursday, May 5: The Market’s fiesta includes a day of south-of-the-border festivities, with great food, drink and free live entertainment.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, Thursdays and Fridays, May 26 – September 9, 7–9pm: Free evening concert performances every Thursday (Jazz) and Friday (Eclectic) featuring L.A.’s best musical acts.

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SUMMER FAMILY FUN SERIES, June–August starting June 12, 12–3pm: A new crop of excitement arrives every other Sunday with free family-friendly craft activities, live entertainment and more.

TASTE OF FARMERS MARKET, Tuesday, July 12, 5-9pm: For one

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Program adds amenities to assist firefighters When you visit Fire Station 61 at 5821 W. Third St., you will be impressed by the dishwasher, carpeting, security gates, washing machine and treadmills. The items are among the donations from the Adopt-A-Fire Station program chaired by Marc Cohen. Cohen said the program evolved from a strong, grassroots commitment by the

community for the fire department. Sponsored by the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition, the program is also in effect at fire stations 58, 52, 76, 77 and 40. Cohen recently thanked the partners who support the program such as Jerry Snyder, who lends his building for high-rise safety exercises. Park La Brea officials have

donated funds for landscaping and some of the furnishings at Station 61. Other donors include The Grove, Farmers Market and Page Museum. The program has also included donations to the mission in Haiti.

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MUSEUM ROW Jo Lauria and Dale Carolyn Gluckman is Sun., March 27 at 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. RSVP • "Crossing the Line: A Space by Tanya Aguiñiga" creates an environment crafted entirely from yarn and custom-built

furniture. Ends May 8. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Observe on-site excavation of Ice Age fossils from the Observation Deck at Pit 91 and at Project

23, daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours daily at 1 p.m. of the Pleistocene Garden, pits, and Project 23. Tours daily at 2:15 p.m. inside the Page Museum. Exhibits feature area fossil (Please turn to page 28)

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Elizabeth Taylor in Iran" features photographs taken in 1976 by Hollywood photographer Firooz Zahedi, then a recent art school graduate. The pair traveled to tourist sites, including ancient Persepolis, Shiraz and Isfahan. Ends June 12. • "Human Nature: Contemporary Art from the Collection" opens Sun., March 13. The exhibit features 75 works of art in diverse media from 1968 to the present. Ends July 4. • "Vija Celmins: Television and Disaster 1964–1966," opens Sun., March 13. Ends June 5. • "Larry Fink: Hollywood 2000-2009" features his work while under contract with Vanity Fair covering the magazine's annual Oscar-night party. Ends April 3. • "Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 17001915" ends March 27. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323-8576000; lacma.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—"Super Cars: When too much is almost enough" opens Sat., March 5. Since the beginning of the 20th century, they share powerful engines, minimal passenger carrying capacity, adventurous mechanical specifications, and a commanding presence. • Make "Auto-mobiles" from straw, strings and paper during Discovery Day, Sat., March 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Stories are read by L.A. BooksPALS at 2:30 p.m. •"NHRA: Sixty Years of Thunder" features the history of the National Hot Rod Association." Ends May 29. "Safety at 300 MPH," a panel discussion, is on Tues., March 22 at 7:30 p.m. with pro drag racers and safety workers from the Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. RSVP at 323-9646347, or cdrescher@petersen. org . 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323-

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Isken named new head of Craft and Folk Suzanne Isken, former education director at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), assumed the role of director at the Craft and Folk Art Museum Feb. 14. “In a world that continually clashes over ethnicity and difference, the museum’s mis-

sion of cultural understanding through art becomes all the more relevant and inspiring. I look forward to taking on this leadership role at CAFAM,” said Isken. Museum chairman of the board Wally Marks III said: “Continuing on our accom-

plishments realized over the past few years, Suzanne Isken brings a wealth of museum experience and artistic vision to Craft And Folk Art Museum. We are an institution with a history of strong and talented leaders, and we are so fortunate to have Suzanne at the

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helm.” Isken has 20 years of experience in contemporary art. At MOCA she worked with artists and diverse groups of Los Angeles working women to share their stories of survival. The project culminated with a potluck dinner attended by 200 women.

Additionally, Isken has advocated for and helped develop critical arts education programming in the public schools and will continue using the museum as a vital learning platform for all ages. She replaces Maryna Hrushetska, who left at the end of last year.

Thursday, May 12, 2011 Millennium Biltmore Hotel For ticket and sponsorship opportunities, contact 323.935.8050 x233 or csmith@breathela.org www.breathela.org Honoring leaders who epitomize excellence in promoting clean air and healthy lungs in Los Angeles County ORIGINALLY opened in 2001 at 5900 Wilshire Blvd., the A&D Museum has since relocated to 6032 Wilshire Blvd.

A&D focuses exclusively on progressive architecture The Architecture and Design Museum is considered the only museum in southern California focused exclusively on progressive architecture, design and urbanism. A&D originally opened in 2001 at 5900 Wilshire Blvd., and relocated to 6032 Wilshire Blvd. more than a year ago. The museum’s current exhibit, SOUPERgreen, features five “souped up” architectural proposals that explore how technology can promote more constructive engagement with the environment. In continues through Thurs., April 14. The exhibition features newly completed projects by five architects: Doug Jackson, Wes Jones, Aryan Omar, Steven Purvis and Randolph Ruiz. “Collectively this group of designers represents a vision that is both unique and uniquely consistent within the discipline of architecture, but one that is also rich and nuanced,” said Sean Yashar, museum spokesperson.

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(Continued from page 27) finds of Ice Age life 10,000 to 40,000 years ago, when sabertoothed cats and giant sloths ruled. Check out the latest findings at the blog, The Excavatrix. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Sunday dropin workshops, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., include "The World is My Canvas" March 6. "Colors of the Rainbow" is March 13. "Merry Masks of Purim" on March 20 includes costumes and giving, benefitting the SOVA Community Food and Resource Program of the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org.

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Walking, cycling ease parking woes at Hancock Park Elementary campus Children at Hancock Park Elementary School have made life a bit easier for parents who previously had to park for pick up and drop off. Thanks to an effort called Walk to School Wednesdays, students are walking to and from campus at least one day a week, eliminating the need for their parents to find temporary parking. “There’s not parking on campus, and lot of the streets around the campus are restricted,” said Jessica Dabney, co-president of the school’s Booster Club. “The school was built originally for 300 kids,

we now have 777. The facilities don’t support that number, but specifically walking to school seemed like an easy fit.” The effort was launched at the beginning of the school year to encourage the community to start walking to school, she said. “We thought we’d start with Wednesdays so that kids and parents would find it so fun, they’d walk every day,” Dabney said. “We’re a neighborhood school, so really everyone could walk.” The school also beefed up the morning drop-off pro-

signed each week to a specific classroom,” Dabney explained. “Definitely the drop-off line makes things more efficient.” In similar efforts, the Booster Club purchased an additional bicycle rack because so many students started bik-

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Architecture described on Wilshire Blvd. walking tour

Author and researcher of the book “Wilshire Boulevard: Grand Concourse of Los Angeles” will lead the Art Deco Society Los Angeles walking tour on Sat., March 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. J. Eric Lynxwiler, an urban anthropologist, will describe the history and architecture of the Miracle Mile. Born in the 1920s, the boulevard was conceived by developer A.W. Ross as a street to rival the great boulevards of Europe. The tour will begin at the black and gold terra cotta bank building at 5209 Wilshire Blvd. Built in 1929, it was designed by the architecture firm of Morgan, Walls and Clements, who also lay claim

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to the Wiltern Theatre tower, the El Capitan and more than 100 other notable Los Angeles buildings. Other Mile landmarks include the block-long Dominguez Wilshire building at 5410 Wilshire Blvd., the Wilshire Tower at 5514 Wilshire Blvd., and the Streamline Moderndesigned May Co. (now the home of LACMA West). The Art Deco Society sponsors the walk on a quarterly basis. Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water are suggested. Two-hour metered parking is available in the area. Ticket prices are $10 for ADSLA members; $15 for nonmembers. Contact www.adsla. org.

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Tom Bergin’s Tavern UCLA and USC alums are among the faithful that flock to Tom Bergin’s Tavern to watch their teams compete in different sporting events. The Irish tavern, established in 1936 at 840 S. Fairfax Ave., features happy hour seven days a week. The menu at the huge bar and adjacent dining room features a variety of choices at affordable prices, including French dip sandwiches, corned beef and cabbage and filet mignon. Farmers Market Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or Octoberfest, E. B. Bars at Farmers Market has a celebration for all occasions. Its karoke contest draws wouldbe Justin Biebers and Lady Gagas on Friday nights. The weekly lineup includes country, rock and jazz.

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