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Miracle Mile 2014

Alcohol, hours considered by city zoning

ANNUAL edition covers the mile.

SECTION ONE FLYWHEEL moves to PLUM.

FILML.A. reels in local member.

NEW STORE makes scents.

TOWNHOMES on Melrose.

NEIGHBORHOOD doctor. 13 FINDING balance. Mommy Beat. 13 FASHION, photography Around Town. 15

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

FOOD DRIVE and nursery sale.

Neighbors seek conditions for new restaurant at ‘LC’ By Suzan Filipek Hours, parking and noise issues are among residents’ concerns of a proposed restaurant planned at The LC on Melrose. Under construction, the “high-end,” mixed-use project includes 85 units over retail and the restaurant space below. The $40 million, layered, five-story project, at 5665 Melrose Ave., is at the tip of N. Larchmont Blvd. bordered by

Election to follow Greater Wilshire candidate forum Meet the candidates seeking posts on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council board of directors at a forum on Tues., March 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd. The candidates represent 15 geographic areas and six special interest categories. Their profiles are on the link “election” on the greaterwilshire.org website. All stakeholders 18 and older are eligible to vote when the election is held on Sun., March 30, from noon to 4 p.m. at Wilshire Crest Elementary School, 5241 W. Olympic Blvd. Parking is available.

El Centro Ave. Larchmont Village Neighborhood Assoc. board of directors approved the project Feb. 11, provided several conditions are met prior to issuance of a liquor license. These include the restaurant provides valet parking between 6 p.m. and closing. Closing hours will be 11 p.m., midnight Friday and Saturday, and there should be no live entertainment. In a letter to city zoning administrator Lourdes Green, LVNA president Charles D’Atri also asked “volunteer” conditions provided by the developer be incorporated in the conditional use permit, ensuring the restaurant not double as a night club. Developer California LandSee NEIGHBORS, p 10

Read all about summer camps It’s time to make summer plans for your children. Ideas for camps, school programs, special interest activities and more will be featured in the April issue. Advertising deadline is Mon., March 17. For more information, contact Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241 ext. 11.

GET STITCHED at Mood Design. 2 BATCHELDER tile remembered. 3 PROFESSOR tells all.

For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11

WILDERNESS explorer Quinn Wiles traveled far from his Park La Brea home for a 15-week semester learning sustainability and to live in harmony with natural environments. Story page 11

THE NEW state-of-the-art, 30,000 square foot YMCA at Third St. and Oxford Ave. will provide meeting and recreational space for members and community residents alike.

Anderson Munger Family YMCA to open April 12 Rooftop has walking track, basketball court The new Anderson Munger Family YMCA at Third St. and Oxford Ave. is expected to be a hub of community activity when its doors open on Sat., April 12. The 30,000 square foot, twostory facility will provide meeting and recreational space for members and community residents alike on the first floor. A 25-yard heated pool, a warm water training pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and locker room are also on the ground floor. Fitness options at the $23.5 million facility include free weights, strength and cardiovascular equipment, which are housed on the structure’s second floor. In addition will be rooms for spinning classes and group exercises as well as administrative offices. The rooftop features a walking track and basketball court; a parking structure will accommodate 160 vehicles. Those who become a charter member by April 1 get unlimited access to the 23 YMCA locations throughout L.A. until the new facility opens. Other perks of purchasing a charter membership include a reduced joining fee of $49 (a $50 savings), free parking for up to three hours per visit, your name on a recognition plaque, access to the Anderson Munger YMCA before it

opens to the public as well as admission to special events and receptions. In addition to the joining fee, a family membership is $72 for two adults including children up to age 17 (or 23 if a student still living at home). Adults pay $47 per month; senior members 62 and older pay $40; young adults ages 18 to 22, $31. Sign up online at www. ymcala.org/am or in person at a temporary office in the lobby of the Charles H. Kim Elementary School at 255 S. Oxford Ave. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane The neighborhood has seen an influx of East Coasters who came here to escape the storms, and they can’t believe our beautiful warm weather. *** We chatted with Renee Ridgeley and her mother Charlon Dunlap, at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. She is visiting from Gainesville, Georgia. Charlon told us she has dodged three ice storms that hit Georgia since she arrived here. See BLVD., p 6

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March 2014

Community Platform

Calendar

By Jane Gilman

Filming abuses We know that residents welcome filming in the neighborhood because they want the film industry to use Los Angeles instead of being lured to other locations. They cooperate with FilmL.A. when the work is handled without impact on driveways, if there is noise control and if a homeowner isn’t abusing the activity by continual use of his house. Below is a response from Larry Guzin, president of the Windsor Square Association, in answer to a resident whose neighbor is leasing his house out to film companies on a frequent basis. “Regretfully,” says Guzin, “there will be other neighbors who lack grace regarding filming and regarding other issues important to our Windsor Square neighbors. We are lucky that this is a true community of neighbors, where many people have feelings of concern about their community and, being people of good will, act in conformity to those positive feelings. Most support the good and welfare of the community.” The Chronicle reminds readers that several areas have filming guidelines that spell out the do’s and don’t’s to which both residents and film companies should adhere. If you need to register a complaint, contact your association’s film committee chairman and/or FilmL.A., 213-977-8800.

Fri., Sat., Sun., March 7, 8, 9 – Larchmont Boulevard Association Sidewalk Sale. Sun., March 9 – Daylight savings time begins. Wed., March 12 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Sun., March 30 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council election, Wilshire Crest School, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., March 30 – Mid City West Community Council election, Pan Pacific Park Recreation Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., April 4 – Delivery of the April issue of the Larchmont Chronicle.

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'What brings you to Larchmont Village?' That's the question

inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

Police Beat

"We come here all the time, mostly for food. She likes to get ice cream and I get a cup of coffee." Max Malkin and Talulah Hancock Park

Woman robbed at gunpoint while sitting in parked car Association Committees and How You Can Help The Hancock Park Home Owners Association ’48 Committees: • Block Captains • Neighborhood Watch/Emergency Prep • Filming • Graffiti • HPOZ • Land Use and Zoning • Parking • School Liaison • Security • Street Resurfacing/Repair • Traffic • Parkway Tree We rely on the work of our members! We are always looking for new committee members. If an area interests you, contact the Association and join a committee! Don’t forget to look at the beautification work done by the Schools Committee at John Burroughs Middle School and Third Street School. Joanne Medeiros and Patricia Alexander have done a terrific job of keeping the landscaping beautiful and the schools grounds clean. Bringing in your trash cans on the day of trash pickup not only helps the neighborhood looks good, but keeps us safe. Trash cans left out are a signal that the resident is not at home. Also, remember to: lock your windows and doors, don’t leave visible electronics in your car, never open your door to a stranger. Officer Art Gallegos, our acting Sr. Lead Offier’ss cell phone number is 213-793-0708 and his email address is: 35849@lapd.lacity.org . Remember to never confront a suspicious person, always call 911. Report street light outages to the city at: http://bsl.lacity. org/. Report potholes by submitting an online request at http://bss.lacity.org/request.htm. If you’re planning changes to your house read the Preservation Plan which can be found at: http://www.hancockparkhomeownersassociation.org/ orhttp:// preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ) and contact City Planner Vinita Huang (213-978-1216 or Vinita.Huang@lacity. org). Be sure and look at our website for news – http://www. HancockPark.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 Questions regarding filming - contact Filming Committee, Cami Taylor (323-692-1414Home and 310-659-6220-Office). Adv.

WILSHIRE DIVISION

Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova

OLYMPIC DIVISION

Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo

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WILSHIRE DIVISION ROBBERIES: A man walking near the corner of La Brea Ave. and Rosewood Ave. was robbed of his cell phone on Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The suspect approached the victim, asking where he was from. He then showed the victim the butt of his gun before demanding the phone and fleeing.

A purse, money and cell phone were taken from a woman on the 500 block of N. Arden Blvd. on Jan. 30 at 6:50 p.m. She was sitting in her car when a man opened her car door, brandished a handgun, demanded her property, and then fled. BURGLARIES: An attempted burglary was made on a residence on the 800 block of Lorraine Blvd. on Jan. 31 between 2 and 2:50 p.m. The suspect smashed the front window, but fled when the alarm sounded. A cell phone was taken from a home on the 100 block of S. Sycamore Ave. on Jan. 31 between 2:30 and 3 p.m. after it was delivered by UPS. (Please turn to page 9)

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 Art Director Dina Nicholaou Classified and Circulation Manager Rachel Olivier Accounting Yvonne Auerbach 542 1/2 N. Larchmont Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90004 323-462-2241 www. larchmontchronicle.com

Letter to the editor

"Village Pizza, lunch at Larchmont Wine & Cheese, prescriptions at Rite-Aid, Coffee Bean for coffee. My husband is a disabled vet and they give a dollar off! Oh, and we come here for ice cream, too." Susan Sinclair Valentine and Violet Larchmont Village

"We live on Gower, so I walk here all the time for lunch wih my daughter. Neil Leventhal Larchmont Village

Misinformation

I was particularly taken by the information in the article on page 15 about bicycle safe(Please turn to page 11)

CORRECTION A listing of area Boy Scout troops last month listed an incorrect email address for Troop 10. The correct address is bsalatroop10@yahoo.com.

"I'm entertaining my grandson." Barbara Tener and Tener Larchmont Village

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Yaroslavsky feted at reception at Hope Lutheran

INSIDE Section one COUNCIL REPORT

MOMMY BEAT

ON THE MENU

AROUND TOWN

SCHOOL NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 22 At the Movies - 23

MARDI GRAS is back.

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FLOAT master.

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MUSEUM ROW

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HOME & GARDEN

PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL

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EMPEROR tricked again. 10

SNAPPED on the Mile. 3-30

Hope Lutheran Church named L.A. County Board of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky an honorary member at a reception on Feb. 23. The event was part of an ongoing celebration of Hope’s 72nd anniversary year, which includes recognizing those who helped make possible the survival, growth and impact of the church at 6720 Melrose Ave. “Although representing more than two million constituents, Zev has always remembered Hope Lutheran and faithfully answered the call to help the church,” said Pastor Mark Rasbach. “He respects our ministry in the diverse neighborhoods of Hollywood," added Rasbach, who succeeded his father, H.K. Rasbach, who ministered the congregation for 47 years.

Flywheel gets an ok from Planning, moves to PLUM The Central Area Planning Commission approved a zone change for Flywheel Sports Larchmont on Feb. 11. The matter now moves to the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee and then on to the City Council, said hearing officer Theo Irving. The bicycle spinning studio at 147 N. Larchmont Blvd. opened last year with stationary, high-tech bikes at the former Blockbuster site. When it opened it was licensed as a retail store. The Larchmont Q ordinance, approved in 1992 and again in 2009, limits the number of restaurants, and it also forbids gyms on the street to maintain the street's neighborhood charm.

Real People, Real Stories

Notes From the

LBA

By John Winther

How are we doing? Take time to email us. We really are open to suggestions to improve Larchmont Boulevard and your thoughts are important. Please go to www. larchmont .com and send us your thoughts. A common comment is: I don’t like people standing on the Boulevard collecting money for causes. We don’t like them either as they often times annoy the passersby but I am constantly reminded of our First Amendment providing freedom of speech. I have on several occasions called the sponsoring originations and expressed my feelings. That was very effective. Also, the sidewalks are a constant source of annoyance with dog owners not cleaning up what their dogs leave behind and signs posted on out trees.

Mark McConico, Insurance Broker Currently Driving: 2013 Audi A6 Sedan

Do take a moment and send us your ideas. Tom LaBonge has always taken a personal interest in the Boulevard and he is a very strong supporter of our Village.

Customer since: 2013

I walked in to AUDI OF DOWNTOWN LA and was greeted by a friendly associate named Ray. He explained to me the various packages that were available on an Audi A6. Very customer service oriented and made the transaction as smooth as possible.

Everyone at the Larchmont Boulevard Association is getting ready for Spring. With the advent of Spring comes changes. New glasses: Larchmont Optometric, Hans Custom Optik – New Hobby: Kasimoff-Bluthner Piano company - New Pet: Barking Lot – New Exercise: Flywheel Sports, Larchmont Physical Therapy, Finishline physical therapy- New Hair: Hass & Co. Hair Design, Jessica from Sunset. On the Boulevard we have many famous and noteworthy practitioners and stores. The city continues to work on the North median to tie Larchmont together from North to South. Take a look. Join us at www.larchmont. Adv. com.

I had an A+ experience at AUDI OF DOWNTOWN LA and I will definitely be going there again the next time I am in the market for a vehicle. — Mark McConico

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Shop Larchmont sidewalk sale March 7 to 9

GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY? Mary Caggiano can’t believe her dog Boo, a Chihuahua mix, knocked over the parking meter while on a recent visit to Larchmont Blvd. Photo by Franc Caggiano

Women's Day revs up at Petersen Learn about car basics—from maintenance to purchase—as well as hear about career options from female professionals in the field on Sat., March 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. Call 323-964-6308. 70 Years of Focusing on You.

The Larchmont sidewalk sale is just around the corner. Home décor, children’s clothing, designer duds and beauty products will all be marked down for this much-anticipated semi-annual event. The sale takes place Fri., March 7 to Sun., March 9, between Beverly Blvd. and First St., where shoppers can find twice-a-year deals on outside tables full of off-season and over-stock merchandise. “We always mark prices down 50 to 75 percent off,” says Joanne Pickett of Pickett Fences. “The sale creates such a nice atmosphere where people can shop and bump into their friends out on the sidewalk.” The sale is sponsored by the Larchmont Boulevard Assoc.

Utility work on Wilshire underway

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Metro contractors are making improvements to existing utilities to make room for the future Wilshire/La Brea Station of the Metro Purple Line. The work will continue through the end of March. Northbound La Brea Ave. has been reduced to one lane, and eastbound lanes on Wilshire Blvd. between S. Detroit St. and S. Orange Dr. will be closed, Monday through Friday 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Jones-Badami joins FilmL.A. as Windsor Square liaison FilmL.A.’s board of directors has new leaders for 2014 and a Windsor Square community representative is among them. Kate Jones-Badami was among four new board members recently named.

Bungalow returns to court in April Larchmont Bungalow is set to return to court for a criminal case Fri., April 11 with L.A. Superior Court Judge Henry Barela, said Serena Christion, deputy city attorney. City attorneys argue owner Albert Mizrahi violated a signed covenant, promising he would not have tables and chairs at the licensed take– out. Mizrahi sued the city after it revoked its certificate of occupancy and building permit.

The board also voted unanimously to extend the service terms of 13 of its members, and appointed a new slate of officers and executive committee. FilmL.A. is governed by an all-volunteer board of directors, which includes entertainment industry executives, labor and trade representatives and community leaders. Members are chosen based on their experience and ability to represent the interests of these three key groups of area stakeholders. Steve Nissen, board chair for 2014, is senior vice president, legal and government affairs. for NBCUniversal. Outgoing board chair is Leron Gubler, president and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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Windsor Village impacted by work on Purple Line subway extension Windsor Village residents are asking for solutions to the impact of the Purple Line subway work adjacent to their area. Jeff Healy, who lives near the staging area at the southeast corner of Wilshire and Crenshaw boulevards, said the work is having a “major negative impact on residents in Windsor Village.” In a letter to the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, residents asked for improved communication between the neighbors and Metro and its contractors. They also asked for a sound barrier on all four sides of the construction lot. Healy was pleased when, following an initial meeting with Metro officials, a 20-foot sound barrier wall was erected on the south end of the lot. But, he said, there are other

concerns that need to be addressed: Trash pickup in the areas surrounding the lot; reduction of noise and traffic, particularly at night; reduction or elimination of spill-over traffic that is now using Lorraine Blvd. as a short cut due to congestion on Wilshire Blvd.

Metro workshops tell art opportunities Metro Art is hosting a series of free workshops about opportunities available in future subway stations and how to apply for them. The Miracle Mile workshop is on Mon., March 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Brown Auditorium in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Reservations are required at metro.net/art. Click on “Artist Opportunities.”

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Perfumer brings whiff of France to Larchmont If Larchmont Blvd. smells a bit nicer these days, it’s probably because you’re walking somewhere in the vicinity of Diptyque Paris, the famed French perfumer, which opened its doors in January at 202 N. Larchmont Blvd. “The reason we picked the Boulevard is because of the friendly shopping area located in a historically significant neighborhood,” says Isabel Mayfield, manager of the Larchmont location. “It’s a lovely community that will understand the heritage and the traditions that Diptyque represents.” Founded in Paris in 1961 by an interior designer, a painter and ISABEL MAYFIELD, Diptyque manager, rea theatre direc- ceives aroma test from Gregory Daniel, regional tor/set designer, sales manager, at Larchmont Blvd. opening. the three friends turned their unique little shop into a go-to place for plain and print soft furnishings, and eventually branched out into the world of perfumes and candles. Today, when you walk into a Diptyque store, you will immediately be struck by the scents of their famous candles and lotions displayed in a room full of 50’s-inspired furniture, wallpaper designed by one of the store’s founders, and knickknacks from flea markets around the world. FIRM began search for Candles range in price from $28 to $278. Each comes wrapped in Larchmont site 10 years ago. tissue paper whose colors are determined by the ingredients.

Eye to Eye ... Hancock Park Ophthalmology A conversation with Dr Gordon, Hancock Park Ophthalmologist

In February’s column I reviewed the history of Marlene, a patient who underwent cataract surgery. Now let’s review the lens options available. In the case of Marlene, we reviewed her IOL (Intraocular lens) options. Marlene chose a Traditional Monofocal IOL. The monofocal allows you to choose one focus - far, intermediate, or near. When choosing an IOL for distance, one would only need glasses for reading or visa versa. Another option, the Toric IOL, is useful for patients who have astigmatism. While the Monofocal can produce excellent vision, for those who have astigmatism and want to be rid of eyeglasses, consider this. Other lens options include the Multifocal IOL. This choice is best if you want to be less dependent on eyeglasses for both near and distance. This newer lens design provides the convenience of seeing better without glasses or contacts. The downside is that the multifocal could cause astigmatism requiring you to wear eyeglasses. Also, with this lens, you may experience glare. Monovision is a technique which uses the traditional IOL to allow for near vision in one eye and distance in the other. Not everyone is comfortable with this difference in focus, but many adapt well. If you are a candidate, for cataract surgery, take the time to ask your ophthalmologist all of your questions in order to make the choice that is best for you.

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Civic Coalition awards locals for going above and beyond

TOWNHOMES ON MELROSE. Miami-based Lennar hosted a grand opening last month at its gated, 49-townhome, three-story development at 5112 Melrose Ave. Prices start at $700,000 with floorplans ranging in size from 1,600 to 1,800 square feet for two and three bedrooms, all with rooftop decks.

The 50 Annual th

Pasadena Showcase House of Design

April 13 - May 11, 2014 Supporting the arts throughout our community for 65 years

50 years of featuring architecturally significant homes To purchase tickets visit www.pasadenashowcase.org

In honor of Women’s History Month, our Women in Leadership Series presents

“WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” C. Noel Bairey Merz, M.D., Director of Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center and the Linda Joy Pollin Women’s Heart Health Program in the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. Monday, March 10, 2014 at 11:30am Social Hour; 12 noon Luncheon

SOIRÉE AT THE GATSBY MANSION

Jay Gatsby welcomes you to his West Coast mansion for a 1920s soirée. Three-course gourmet dinner. Dancing to Dean Mora’s California Poppies and a Vintage Costume Floor Show! Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 6:00pm 2nd WEDNESDAY

A performance incubator of works in progress. “Gutsy Girls” a special performance written and performed by Catheryn Brockett and Susan E. Isaacs. Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 7:30pm followed by Q&A

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENING - MEDITATION AND TALK

Join Joanna Rachins for a guided meditation and an informal discussion about the practice. Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:00pm

CEDRIC BERRY - A FORCE OF NATURE

Join us for lunch as Cedric Berry sings a combination of operatic arias, old American songs and musical theater. Monday Luncheon, March 31, 2014 at 11:30am Social Hour; 12 noon Lunch

THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES For information on tickets or the Ebell, visit: www.ebelleventtickets.com www.ebelloflosangeles.com or call 323-931-1277 x 131

Capt. Eric Davis of the LAPD’s Wilshire Division was one of eight people receiving awards at the 11th annual Good Hearts Award Ceremony, presented by the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition. The program, a Valentine’s Day breakfast at the Petersen Automotive Museum, welcomed guests including City Attorney Mike Feuer, Councilmember Tom LaBonge, Councilmember Paul Koretz. The awards ceremony honors visionaries and leaders for extraordinary public service and arts consciousness. Capt. Davis was awarded for outstanding public safety and community protection in Miracle Mile. Michael and Karen Villalpando, publishers of the Park LaBrea News/Beverly Press, were recognized for outstanding news reporting, editing and dedication to publishing remarkable stories evolving in Miracle Mile. Editors Edwin Folven and Aaron Blevins were recognized for outstanding reporting and personal commitment to excellence. Col. Donald Harris, (ret.) of the Park LaBrea Residents Association, was honored for outstanding cooperation and friendship toward local Fire Station 61, Battalion 18 and the Los Angeles Fire Department in partnership with the community. For outstanding quality of artwork and professional artistic services benefiting Miracle Mile, the group awarded Debora Gillman for her work and

ON THE BLVD. (Continued from page 1)

We had a fantastic family reunion on Maui, we heard from Yvonne Cazier at O’Tiffe Salon. Several generations of the family came from Houston, Seattle and London to celebrate the new year. *** We saw Maureen Binder at Chevalier’s Books. where we learned that she and Don have a new dog named Max, a two-year-old, who is from the Boxer Rescue Los Angeles.

for representing The ARTery, USA. Larry Bogatz, coordinator of Battalion 18 CERT Program, LAFD, was recognized for his extraordinary effort in expanding the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs in Battalion 18 on emergency preparedness and homeland security.

skin

deep by Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald

Q: I’m curious about CoolSculpting. How does it work? And more importantly, does it work? A: Eliminating fat through anything but sweat and deprivation has always been dubious at best. But Zeltiq CoolScupting is a game changer. CoolSculpting is a cooling process with FDA clearance that freezes fat cells to the point of elimination. Your body then naturally metabolizes the cells. It’s an extraordinary procedure, first because it actually works (!), and also because unlike other fat elimination treatments it’s neither invasive nor does it destroy any tissue other than fat cells. CoolScupting is ideal for stubborn love handles, but it’s not appropriate for allover weight loss. Most patients will only need a single treatment, though depending on your form you may elect to have two or three. The CoolSculpting procedure takes about an hour during which time you can work on your laptop, read, even take a nap. Afterward there is no downtime, though some patients may experience temporary redness, light bruising, or numbness in the area that was treated. Within three weeks you’ll begin to notice changes in how you look and how your clothes fit, (mostly what no longer hangs over the waistband of your jeans), and the changes will continue over the next six months. If you simply maintain your typical weight, your results will endure. Isn’t it amazing when things aren’t too good to be true? Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Board Certified Dermatologist Located in Larchmont Village with a special focus on anti-aging technology. She is a member of the Botox Cosmetic National Education Faculty and is an international Training Physician for Dermik, the makers of the injectable Sculptra. She is also among a select group of physicians chosen to teach proper injection techniques for Radiesse, the volumizing filler, around the world. Dr. Fitzgerald is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Visit online at www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD. com or call (323) 464-8046 to schedule Adv. an appointment.

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St. Barnabas seniors celebrate grand reopening March 6

MUTTI GRAS pet parade and beauty pageant draws dogs of all shapes and sizes on Sat., March 1 beginning at noon.

Celebrate Mardi Gras, St. Pat’s Day at Farmers Market Join in the fun at a threeday Mardi Gras party or mark St. Patrick’s Day with a green beer at the Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax. The Mardi Gras celebration kicks off on Sat., March 1 with the Mutti Gras, a pet parade and beauty pageant featuring costumed pets competing in several categories to be King & Queen. In addition to a parade band that leads revelers through the Market, musical guests will include Bluecat Express, Jimbo Ross & The Bodacious Bayou Boogie Band and Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros. On Sun., March 2, bands include the Zydeco Mudbugs, Floyd and The Flyboys, Lisa Haley & The Zydekats and TLou & His Super Hot Zydeco Band. Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros. return for a Fat Tuesday performance on March 4 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Face-painting and a crown decorating workshop will keep the youngsters entertained. The Market will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mon., March 17 with Irish food from Magee’s Kitchen, plenty of beer and ale and a strolling piper. Parking is free for two-

hours with merchant validation. For more information, go to www.farmersmarketla.com or call 323-933-9211.

In May, a small fire caused major smoke damage to the adult day health care center run by St. Barnabas Senior Services. The center will celebrate its grand reopening on Thurs., March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. “It’s a brand new space, very clean with new computers, new activities and a garden out back,” says Tammy Nguyen, spokesman for St. Barnabas. The new space is bright, airy, and full of color to help stimulate the mental health of the center’s Alzheimer’s and dementia members, who are also permitted to stroll around a secured garden. During the renovation, the members of the adult day center moved their activities across the street to the senior center. This gave the two groups a chance to recon-

nect and participate in daily activities together. The staff plans to continue many of the joint activities between the two centers. The event at 672 S. Carondelet St. is open to the public. To RSVP, contact Scott Crowley at 213-355-8536 or SCrowley@sbssla.org. For more information, go to www. sbssla.org.

Live music, art, wine at Liz’s Loft Enjoy fine art, fine wine and music at Live@The Loft at Liz’s on Wed., March 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 453 S. La Brea Ave., above Liz’s Antique Hardware. Judith Farmer plays bassoon and Armen Ksajikian violoncello. Soprano Elisabetta Russo with Joe Lopicoolo on guitar also perform. Tickets are $25 at theloftatLizs.com.

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Big Sunday hosts baby supplies drive Big Sunday will hold its first ever Baby Day to benefit disadvantaged infants on Sun., March 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the group’s office at 6111 Melrose Ave. Diapers, clothes, books, food and furniture will be collected on behalf of Baby 2 Baby, which supplies families in need with essential baby gear and clothing. Volunteers will also make quilts for preemies and gift bags for new babies and their moms. To volunteer, contact rob@ bigsunday.org. For sponsorship opportunities, contact david@bigsunday.org.

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Chris Scroggin returns to head Park La Brea Council honors Chris Scroggin, the new manager at Park La Brea apartments, is not new to his job. He has returned as head of the 4,400-unit residential area after a seven-year absence. “I’ve come back at an exciting time,” he said, point-

ing out the plans for new designs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Petersen Museum that are walking distance from the complex. Also, with the Purple Line extending to Fairfax Ave.

within the next 10 years, residents will be able to commute to all parts of the city, he added. Scroggin oversees a “village within a city,” and said he will continue to maintain and improve the 156-acre site.

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Raul Rodriguez Raul Rodriguez’ support of the community received the Citizens Recognition Award from the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council at its February board meeting at The Ebell. An artist and designer, Rodriguez supports many charitable groups and has donated his artistic ability to Larchmont Boulevard as the designer of its banners. He also has provided tours of Rose Parade floats as fundraisers. At age 15, he created his first Rose Parade float. He has won more awards than any other designer in the history of the Parade. His Windsor Square home has been a tourist attraction

AWARD WAS presented to Raul Rodriguez by Fred Mariscal, chairman of the GWNC Outreach Committee.

at holiday time for many years with its life-size figures from previous parades. He told the board that, although he has moved, the new owners will continue the tradition.

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A bike was taken from the 300 block of S. Detroit St. between Jan. 31 at 7 a.m. and Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. The suspected entered the garage where the bike was parked, cut the lock and fled with the bike. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: Property was stolen from a car parked on the 400 block of S. Las Palmas Ave. on Jan. 27 at 12:15 a.m. The victim looked out the window of his home and saw the suspect sitting in the car. A laptop computer and luggage was taken from a car parked on the 100 block of N. Lucerne Blvd. on Jan. 27 between 5 and 7:10 p.m. The window was smashed. Clothing was stolen from a car parked in a carport on the 100 block of N. Sycamore Ave. between Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. and Feb. 1 at 4:20 p.m. PREVENTION TIP: Lock all doors, gates, garage and windows, including sliding glass doors and keep areas well lit. If you are leaving town, put lights and a radio on a timer, and ask friends to collect all newspapers and mail. Install an alarm. Report suspicious activity. OLYMPIC DIVISION BURGLARY: Shoes and electronics were taken from a residence on the 4700 block of Oakwood Ave. on Jan. 24 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. A cell phone, computer and money were stolen from an apartment on the 600 block of N. Plymouth Blvd. on Feb. 11 at 10:30 a.m. The victim was taking out the trash when the suspect entered the unlocked apartment, took the property and fled. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A green 1999 Honda Civic was stolen from near the corner of

Melrose and Van Ness avenues on Feb. 4 between 10 p.m. and midnight. A black 2007 Volkswagen Jetta was taken from near the corner of 6th St. and Gramercy Pl. on Feb. 16 between 1:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. BURGLARIES FROM MOTOR VEHICLES: Tools, a car stereo and other property were stolen from a car parked near the corner of 5th St. and Wilton Pl. between Jan. 24 at 9 p.m. and Jan. 26 at 7:30 a.m. A car parked on the 400 block of S. Wilton Pl. was ransacked between Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. and Jan. 26 at 7:30 a.m. It is possible a shaved key was used to unlock the door. Property was stolen from a car parked on the 400 block of N. Bronson on Jan. 25 between 2 and 4 a.m. Cameras, a purse, wallet and shoes were taken from a car parked in a driveway on the 400 block of S. Wilton Pl. between Jan. 30 at midnight and Jan. 31 at 4 a.m. The lock was broken to gain entry. Property was stolen from a truck parked near the corner of 6th St. and Manhattan Pl. between Feb. 14 at 8:30 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 6:30 a.m. The right side window was smashed open to gain entry. Money was taken from an unlocked car parked on the 600 block of S. Windsor Blvd. between Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 7 a.m. Sunglasses were stolen from an unlocked car on the 400 block of S. Norton Ave. between Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. and Feb. 8 at 9:30 a.m. A taser, iPhone, sunglasses, backpack and toys were taken from a car parked in a driveway on the 200 block of S. Irving Blvd. on Feb. 8 at 4:55 a.m. The door was pried open.

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A catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and muffler were taken off a car parked near the corner of Van Ness Ave. and 5th St. between Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 8 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. Use an anti-theft device such as a club. At night, park in well-lit areas. 911 is for emergencies only. To report non-emergencies, call 877-275-5273.

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Nine O’Clock Players perform ‘Emperor’s Clothes’ Watch two weavers trick the Emperor into thinking he’s wearing new clothes in the Nine O’Clock Players Theatre for Children’s presentation on weekends through Sun., March 23. The production, based on the popular tale by Hans Christian Andersen, opens the Assistance League of Los Angeles’ 85th season. Music and lyrics were written by Carol Weiss. Plays are performed at 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl. for nearly 15,000 children annually, a third of whom are disadvan-

Attend our monthly board meeting On Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. west parking lot Check our website - greaterwilshire.org for confirmation of all details Candidate Forum- Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 p.m. at Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd.. Candidates will be available to make brief introductions and take questions from stakeholders.

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Election - Sunday, March 30, 12-4 p.m., Wilshire Crest Elementary School, 5241 W. Olympic Blvd. All stakeholders 18 and older are eligible to vote. There are a maximum of two votes per stakeholder - one vote for the geographic area seat for the neighborhood where you live, work or own property...and one vote for a Special Interest (Renter, Business, Education, Religion, or Other Non-Profit organization) seat, or the At Large seat. Voter registration (which is separate from all other city, state or national elections) will take place at the polls. You must bring valid identification and proof of your stakeholder status for whichever seats you will be voting for. See http://empowerla.org/gwnc/greater-wilshirenc-2014-elections/ for more information.

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mark has been in negotiations with a restaurant tenant though it is not finalized yet. “This will be a high-end apartment building, and as such they are seeking out a respectable tenant to serve the needs of residents,” according to Dafne Gokcen, assistant planner with F.E. Design and Consulting. The building is being carefully watched, as not too long ago a former night club at the site, in a building now demolished, was a disturbing presence in the neighborhood. In a letter to the city, area resident Karen Gilman wrote, “previous businesses at the same location had a history of noise problems, vandalism, criminal activity, a shooting at the site and consumers creating problems on the neighboring streets as they walked to their cars to leave in the early morning hours.” GWNC requests new hearing In an emergency session, the Greater Wilshire Neigh-

borhood Council voted to oppose the restaurant permit application. The group was not included in a public hearing on the matter and seeks a new hear-

taged 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 production for $12 per ticket. Plays are staged in the 329seat Walter Lantz Theatre, designed by architect Stiles O. Clements in a style reminiscent of summer stock theatres on the East coast. Call 323-469-1970 or go to nineoclockplayers.com.

ing and to address the project as well as the developer’s request for an alcohol license. Greene is expected to make a decision in the coming months. The LC is planned to open in January 2015.

New Hope for Area Sidewalks The Los Angeles City Council, on February 18th 2014, voted unanimously to eliminate fees charged to homeowners when they apply for permits to repair their own sidewalks. Property owners pay for construction costs associated with the repair of sidewalks on their property. In addition, a $265 permit fee was charged by the city as well as an $.85 per square foot assessment for the repair. Now owners will not need to pay these fees to the city in order to make the repair. Wilmington-area Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced the motion in City Council. In other news, the Council’s Public Works Committee, chaired by Buscaino, is considering other remedies for the city’s mounting sidewalk issues. The backlog of repairs is due, in part, to some confusing laws regarding the responsibility for sidewalk repair in Los Angeles. According to state law, property owners are responsible for maintaining sidewalks on their property. However, in 1973, the Los Angeles City Council adopted an ordinance that the City of Los Angeles would be responsible for repairing damage to sidewalks caused by invading tree roots. That measure never had funds earmarked for the work. With skyrocketing construction costs and a rise in sidewalk related liability claims, the city fell behind in repairs. Now, according to some sources, it is estimated that up to 40%, or 4,600 miles, of sidewalks are in bad condition. Estimated repair costs are a staggering $1.5 billion dollars. Several proposals are being discussed in City Council to address the issue, including a cost-sharing plan with commercial owners and the city splitting the cost of repairs, immediate funding for the repair of sidewalks that are part of a liability or lawsuit claim, and possibly money being earmarked for repair of “iconic” streets.

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Luckily, many homeowners in Windsor Square maintain their sidewalks. There are, however, some sections that could use some repair. The cost of the repairs can be a huge burden for some homeowners. Perhaps this is an opportunity for area residents to reach out to our local City Council representative, Tom LaBonge, to see what proposals he is standing behind. Many of the sidewalks on Larchmont are in poor repair as well. Because lack of repair presents a safety and quality of life issue in our pedestrian neighborhood, as well as because new taxes may be in the offing, we all have a vested interest in the outcome of these discussions.

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Student visits New England, Ecuador as farmer, gardener Quinn Wiles, a student at biked, climbed mountains, Fairfax High School, recently hiked and went river rafting,” returned from “an incred- he said. ible experience” spending 15 While in base camp, stuweeks of wilderness explo- dents cared for livestock, ration in New gardened, processed Hampshire and Photo on Page 1 food and participated Ecuador. in service projects, He is the son including building a of Michael and Valeria Wiles of composting toilet and paving Park La Brea. a road. The semester, which fo- The trip’s climax was the cused on sustainablility and climb to the summit of the living in harmony with the 19,200 foot-high Mt. Cotopaxi, land and its natural environ- highest active volcano in the ments and cultures, was ar- world. ranged by Kroka Expeditions. For more information, go to Wiles’ first month was spent www.kroka.org. in Kroka’s carbon neutral village in New Hampshire. The students learned to work together as a community, using (Continued from page 2) hand tools, tending the forest, ty and wish to make the folcaring for farm animals, gar- lowing points: dening and practicing tradi- The statement in the article about cyclists entitled to use tional wilderness skills. The 13 students spent 10 one entire lane of a multidays touring by bike through lane road (with the noted exVermont and New Hampshire, ceptions) seems to indicate farming and comparing dif- the Metro ads on buses, etc. ferent models of sustainable that state, “Every lane is a bike lane,” is misinformation. farming. “We lived without running Shouldn’t Metro know and transmit the information in water and had to bathe in a your article? pond,” Quinn recalled. The The other point I wish to group performed service projmake is that cyclists do have ects at three farms. “Being a a right to use the roads. city dweller, it was great to see However, with rights come the food source.” obligations. I consistently see, Once in South America, the and frequently avoid, cyclists students explored the Andean riding on the sidewalk, riding region and immersed them- at night without lights and selves in a variety of climates, reflective gear, running stop cultures, crafts and traditions. signs, and failing to signal inTheir base camp was Palugo tent when making turns. Farm, just outside of Quito, Will the MTA address the Ecuador. error of their advertising and Most of the students’ ex- will the police and sheriff’s ploration of the country took personnel begin to enforce the place by bike, foot and raft laws cyclists must obey? After with nothing but a map and all, it’s a two-way street. Thomas E. Brandlin compass. “We stayed in sevPark La Brea eral different areas where we

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Library holds clinic on insurance

Wilshire Branch Library at 149 N. Saint Andrews Pl. is holding clinics on enrolling in Covered California on Saturdays March 8 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and March 22 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call 562-404-0488 and ask for Nina ext. 112. Applicants will need to bring California identification and social security number. Every citizen and permanent resident must have health insurance by March 31, or they will have to pay penalties.

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business and community organizations in the city of Los Angeles. For more information on how to enroll, contact the Los Angeles Fire Department, Disaster Preparedness Unit at 818-756-9674 or lafdcert@ lafd.lacity.org and mention the “CERT Program” in your corre- Councilman spondence or Report when you call. by As we know, Tom LaBonge people of all ages should be prepared in case of an emergency, as we saw with the Northridge earthquake. We know that disasters happen, and we need to be ready to respond quickly and safely. All residents should develop a solid evacuation plan by determining exactly what you want to grab and where you want to go so that you can get out quickly. That’s why I encourage you to participate in a major emergency preparedness event in Council District 4. Park La Brea management and the Residents Association have arranged to bring MySafe:LA and its fire and life safety program on Wed., March 5, to the Park La Brea Community Center Theater. MySafe:LA partners with the Los Angeles Fire Department to train kids, families and older adults how to be safe in case of a fire or earthquake or other disaster. You’ll learn how to make a fire escape plan, whether to evacuate or “shelter-in-place,” the latest in smoke alarm technology and much more. The program is tailored to the unique layout of Park La Brea, with its combination of high-rise and garden-style apartments. Plus, all attendees will receive a free “Go-Bag” emergency kit to keep by their bedside. MySafe:LA sifts through the very latest safety research and best-practices to create interactive Fire and Life Safety programs that are entertaining and packed with potentially life-saving information. Serving as a 501-c3 non-profit, MySafe:LA takes no money from the city of Los Angeles or the LAFD, and brings its Fire

Camp issue in April Camp ideas, summer programs and special interest activities will be in the April issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. Advertising deadline is Mon., March 17. For more information contact Pam Rudy at 323-462-2241 x 11.

Larchmont Chronicle and Life Safety programs to schools, recreation and park centers and private venues all over the city. For more information on MySafe:LA, visit www.mysafela.org. As residents of Council District Four, it is up to us to know what to do when an earthquake hits our city. I encourage everyone to not only become CERT certified, but also to attend the program and see what you can do to prepare your family and our community. I wholeheartedly support MySafe:LA as they are one step closer in helping citizens in Council District Four become more educated about fire and life-safety and disaster preparedness issues.

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Share time with your kids but give yourself time too When chatting with my mom friends, something that comes up frequently in conversation is the issue of finding balance in our hectic schedules. We all are trying to find enough time for ourselves, our kids, our work. When we are working we are thinking about our kids, when we are with our kids we are thinking about the work we should be doing. The internal struggle seems to be more inMommy tense for moms Beat than dads. by Men are wired Danielle differently, and Avazianthey donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to feel the guilt Reyes about leaving the kids when going on a fishing weekend or leaving on a business trip. My husband always says to me â&#x20AC;&#x153;the kids will be fine,â&#x20AC;? and, of course they always are fine. But still Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always a little torn inside when I leave town or need to work. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for moms to have time away from the kids and have interests and pursuits other than motherhood. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for our children, too, to see mommy with her own life. It teaches them independence and sets a good example for them (especially for little girls). I reached out to some friends to get their take on finding their balance: Jesyca D. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hmmmâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; wonder why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m answering this question at midnight? I find that when I start thinking about balance, I begin to stress about being balanced. I do schedule some absolute â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time with two or three yoga classes per week.â&#x20AC;? Angelique C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I balance the â&#x20AC;&#x153;guiltâ&#x20AC;? by knowing that I am demonstrating a good model of being a productive citizen in the world. I also stress that

the time I spend with my kids is quality time rather than quantity of time. When I am at home, I am totally focused on my kids rather than email, Facebook, cooking, cleaning. I make sure to remind my kids that although I work, they are my number one priority." Rachel C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a night owl, my personal time usually consists of me reading after everyone else has gone to bed. I try to be efficient about getting work done or bringing it home in order to squeeze in as much mommy time as possible. No matter how busy I am professionally, I make time to eat dinner as a family.â&#x20AC;? Alexis F. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids will be out of the house before we know it and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need us as much. Give it all youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got now, no regretsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you only get one shot to raise your kids well. I had plenty of time for me before my kids came, and I will after theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone.â&#x20AC;?

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If food is your passion, then try cerebral feast at Trois Mec in America has fundamentally changed, especially in eating meccas such as ours. Although there are still neighborhood favorites where walk-ins are welcome, planning a meal out often takes more time and research than

applying to college. Trendy pop-ups open and disappear before most of us get wind of them, hot bistros require booking two months in advance, and secret restaurants only allow pre-selected guests.

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Trois Mec is firmly in that rarified realm. Helmed by chef Ludo Lefebvre (pop-up and food truck darling), in partnership with Jon Shook and Danny Dotolo (from Animal and Son of a Gun), would-be On the diners must Menu register on by the restauHelene rant’s webSeifer site to log on for prix fixe meal “tickets,” which are only offered every other Friday, starting at 8 a.m., for two weeks hence. The menu isn’t listed—it changes regularly—instead one signs up for the regular multi-course meal or the vegetarian one. Advance payment is required for a seat at the tiny restaurant, no cancellations accepted, no substitutions allowed, and an exact price isn’t given. The website advises that dinners run roughly $75 apiece and that’s what I was charged for each of our four seats, plus 18 percent tip. This foodie mecca is ironically housed in the former Raffallo’s Pizza on Highland, as the signage still declares. It’s very reverse chic to walk past Yum Yum Donuts at the tacky strip mall and enter the simple, attractive space beneath a glowing pizza sign. We were seated swiftly and handed our guide to our evening’s set courses and a list of wine options. No outside wine is allowed, but they have a well-edited wine list and a thoughtful wine pairing program for $49 or $79 for the reserve selections, which we chose. Plates rapidly arrived. First we were treated to a succession of four tasty morsels, including a remarkably flavorful one-inch puff of brioche. Five courses followed, beginning with delicious raw beef draped over smoky grilled yogurt, fermented walnuts and caramelized eggplant—a very satisfying combination. My favorite dish was an imaginative interpretation of autumn: a gorgeous Heath

pottery bowl lined with pureed Kabocha squash, and filled with brown rice porridge flavored with white anchovies, and topped with a flurry of dried vegetable leaves. Potato pulp came next, an excellent layering of riced potatoes, brown butter, bonito flakes (Japanese dried fish flakes) and onion soubise (slow-cooked onion cream sauce). Duck was the least exciting dish. The thin marinated slice tasted more like vinegary sashimi than rich poultry, but the dessert course was extraordinary: apple butter, custardy crème de brie, toasted barley and hay (yes, little specks of grassy hay.) The meal ended with two little sweets: white chocolate covered kimchee and miso caramel. The creations were cerebral and original. Chef Ludo worked the busy open kitchen, but we were disappointed that he did not come around to greet his guests. Service was knowledgeable, but impersonal. Pacing was brisk. This is not a place to linger and enjoy the ambiance. It’s a place to delight in highly skilled, innovative and delicious cooking. So is Trois Mec worth it? If food is your passion, then yes, at least once. Even my husband, who was opposed to eating somewhere that demanded upfront payment, is now a convert. Fans have another reason to celebrate: the Trois Mec team is opening Petit Trois in the old Tasty Thai space next door. Still in the planning stages, Danny Dotolo says it should be up and running by late spring or summer and that “The neighborhood has been very welcoming. We are excited about presenting something new.” Trois Mec, 716 N. Highland Ave. No phone listed. Monday – Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. Purchase dinner tickets at www. troismec.com.

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LAS MADRINAS honored 35 families and their daughters for their service to Children’s Hospital at the annual Las Madrinas Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in December. Local girls, from left, Alice Kuhns, Clare Hawley, Catherine Davidson, Meghan McMonigle, Mary Rielly and Kerry Cook, were among the debs.

Enjoy food and wine tastings in a roof-top garden setting at the Norma Jean Gala on Tues., March 18 at the Paley Center for Media, 465 N. Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills. In honor of its most famous former resident, Marilyn Monroe, Hollygrove is holding the gala, which begins at 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions, a celebrity performance and children’s art exhibit join the “farm to table” tastings. Call 323-769-7142, or visit normajeangala.org.

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nominees for costume design featured here this year!” exclaimed the star of Project Runway’s new series, “Under The Gunn,” Nick Verreos. “American Hustle” designer Michael Wilkinson received congratulations. Also there: actress Lauren Glazier, designers Trish Summerville, Mandi Line, Trayce Gigi Field, Mona May, Julie Weiss, president of The Costume Designer’s Guild Salvador Perez; FIDM museum director Barbara Bundy, Alan Chapman and daughter Molly, FIDM president Tonian Hohberg and the fashion and costume curator of curators, Kevin Jones. *** On Feb. 15, the FIDM Museum hosted the 2014 benefit of the Los Angeles Eschscholtzia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members and their guests had an amazing opportunity to ‘”adopt” authentic American Revolution-era period clothing from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection to be housed and cared for in the future by FIDM. There to

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By Talia Abrahamson, 6th grade Lily Habas, 5th grade

Sixth graders are enthusiastically embracing their latest challenge! In science, they have been tasked with brainstorming solutions for real world issues. Students are exploring ways to improve local air, water and land while at the same time raising awareness in their community. Soles for Souls is a charity that accepts gently used and new shoes and donates them to those who don’t have shoes. One of our 5th graders has brought the charity to our school’s attention and is encouraging students to donate as many shoes as possible. Echo Horizon has the spirit of competition as we embark on our new sports program. We now have volleyball and basketball teams that students are welcome to participate in, and there are many games to attend. So far, the volleyball team has played at Turning Point School, Brentwood School, and soon to come, Village School. The basketball team has played one home game so far.

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By Krista Gelev 12th Grade As spring arrives, the entire campus seems to bloom. Matching the roses and daffodils are the students, who beam with enthusiasm at the prospect of an event-filled month. March begins with our annual Ash Wednesday prayer service wherein students of all faiths and backgrounds are invited to participate in the Lenten process of personal growth. Also during this time, seniors will have the opportunity to attend the week-long Kairos spiritual retreat. Students also immerse themselves in more temporal endeavors this month: the award-winning Speech and Debate team hosts a student congress event, the Genesians drama club presents “Once Upon a Mattress,” and the Bamboo school newspaper releases its spring issue. Additionally, the high school and the middle school unite for the beloved tradition of the Mother-Daughter Luncheon and Fashion Show, with seniors modeling fashions. Meanwhile, prospective members of the class of 2018 should note that acceptances letters will be mailed March 7th!

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By Cecilia Mesa 5th Grade Elementary Science Night, UCLA-Astronomy Live hosted demos on making a model comet, using a telescope, and rocket launches. It was lots of fun served up with really delicious hot dogs! Speaking of food, 5th graders did a weight project, “Are Double Stuffed Oreos Really ‘Double Stuffed’?” The answer: No. Pilgrim launched its very first weather balloon. It went 110,000 miles up and took footage of the

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By Isabel E. Arroyo 6th Grade Students recently performed their annual school-wide play, “Alice in Wonderland.” The preschool had a sale of trinkets and baked goods to benefit the Elizabeth A. MacDonald Foundation (EAMF). Also, on Valentine’s Day, we had our 1980s-themed talent show. The 6th grade graduating class

earth from space! Sadly, it landed in a military base so we were unable to recover it. This year the school musical is going to be “The Sound of Music.” We will be one of the first schools to perform the newly adapted elementary version. February was black history month. We had our black history museum, African drum circles, special guest speakers and a multicultural potluck luncheon. Third, 4th and 5th grades had a Shoe Hop on Valentine’s Day. There was a DJ, food and loads of dancing. In P.E. class we now have professional fencing instruction. It takes a lot of focus, but it’s really fun and there’s always plenty of action. is preparing for its Shakespeare play, “Macbeth.” The 5th grade just completed a project on the 13 colonies. Each student was assigned a certain colony to write a report on, and then they were to create floats advertising the colony. The 5th grade teacher, Mr. Dean Holbrook, has this to say about the project: “Floats are a party on wheels. They are wild to make, and parents can come to learn about the colonies.” Jersey Bond, a 5th grader who just finished the project, comments that: “It was fun, and we learned a lot about the colonies.” The project culminated in a parade.

Cathedral Chapel By Sofia Fonseca 6th Grade Cathedral Chapel School concluded January by celebrating Catholic Schools Week and began February with field trips. The 3rd graders visited the Los Angeles Zoo. The kindergarteners also enjoyed a field trip to see the play, "The Emperor’s New Clothes,” performed by the Nine O’Clock Players. All students were organized into their school families to celebrate Valentine’s Day by exchanging cards and treats. Our annual Geography Bees were held for grades K – 2, 3 – 5 and 6 – 8. All participants received a certificate, and the top three winners won trophies in each division. Congratulations to our boys’ A basketball team who won first place in the league and played their first playoff game against Holy Name of Jesus at Providence High School. They had a great season this year!

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Tony Jackson, a senior at Pacific Hills, is the first person in the school’s history to be named a Posse Foundation Scholar. The award provides a fouryear full-tuition scholarship to one of 40 of the nation’s most prestigious schools, said assistant head of school and college advisor Mike Wagner. “To be a Posse scholar you not only have to be a great student, but must also be willing to explore

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By Samuel Bernardy 5th Grade This month we celebrate Read Across America, as we all LOVE to read. Get ready for P-A-N-O-RA-M-A Picture Day! Great way to remember your Page Family! You have to love this time of year when we “spring forward” for Daylight Savings time on March 9th. Okay, so ask yourself, “Am I an animal lover?” If the answer is “yes!” then you’ll be excited about our field trip to the Los Angeles Zoo! How do you spell “w-i-n-n-er?” Win our famous Spelling Bee Contest and you could get the whole school buzzing about you! Woohooo! The talent show is coming soon! It’ll be so much fun! Sign up to show off your mad skills and celebrate your friends. See you there everyone! What am I doing? Well, you’ll have to come to the show to find out!

In February, we held our annual Jog-a-thon and No Name Calling Week along with Storybook Day. The Jog-a-thon is always successful. It’s awesome that everyone gets a chance to run as many laps as they can and raise money for our school. Each year our school participates in “No Name Calling Week” where many schools enter a project in a competition. Last year the theme was “What Would Dr. King Do?” and our school won 1st place. This year we had a talk show hosted by our student council president. We discussed topics about “Celebrating Kindness” that each class was assigned. We covered a couch in pictures of acts of kindness that students drew to use in the talk show. We also had Storybook Day, where many students dressed up as a book or movie character.

Christ the KinG By Jillian Zeron 8th Grade In February we had a Health Fair at our school. A team of nurses performed health checks (sight and hearing) on all the students, and also shared information about healthy eating habits. The 8th grade class celebrated St. Valentine’s Day with an Etiquette Breakfast. They dressed in their best clothing, practiced their social skills during breakfast and later danced waltzes. Eighth grader, Michael Nishi played the violin and his sister, Allison, played the harp. Students are now getting into shape for track and field. Our Junior High Academic Decathlon team members are studying hard in preparation for the big event which will take place in the L.A. Sports Arena on Sat., March 1.

not seeing Julius Caesar, they are going to see “Macbeth” on March 13th. The performance may have a lot of death, blood and violence. Hey it’s Shakespeare. All Curtis students should look forward to the Science Expo. Fourth graders will be making mousetrap racers this year. TheScience Expo is for other people to observe and use the inventions you created. If you are a 2nd grade girl you can attend a dance with your dad at the father-daughter dance. If you are a 5th grader, you have a parent-child meeting to discuss what you have done well or need to work on this year. Although you might be a little shy telling your parents what you have completed, it is worth it

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By Charles Wyson 8th Grade The month of February was a time of excitement and realization. All the students realized that summer is approaching, and the 8th graders realized they won’t see their friends next year. February is the month that Valentine’s Day takes as its home and everyone busily makes small cards and candy to give out at school. After Valentine’s Day, everyone relaxed into a nice three-day weekend to celebrate Presidents’ Day. The hot lunches pulled the ol’ switcheroo as the kids prepared for the In-n-Out fundraiser. This is a way for our school to make money and at the same time fill the stomachs of 300 hungry students. It seems February is the month of fundraisers because as the month came to an end, the parents prepared their outfits for the annual Spring Fling. This year’s theme is Roaring Twenties, so the parents dress in their finest Downton Abbey attire just for the occasion.

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By William Choi 8th Grade The new year has brought new and enriching experiences at Saint Gregory Nazianzen. During the month of February, we have had a few events happen here at Saint Gregory. Our high school prep classes recently took a trip to the Museum of Latin American Art. This trip was a great opportunity for our students to view notable Latin American artists. Another event was our Valentine’s Day themed school families, which is held every month. The Museum of Latin American Art or M.O.L.A.A features artists across artistic mediums and various styles. The 8th grade class this month hosted the school families event and assisted K-7 students on various activities ranging from making decorations, creating themed based projects based on Valentine’s Day, and even baking delicious treats for our younger students. The month has been exciting and there is still more to come.

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By Lana Mingasson 4th Grade Have you ever observed something happening that did not feel quite right? Or, have you heard someone say something unkind? I have. That made me think about our Melrose Pledge of being safe, tolerant, aware, respectful and responsible. Recently, I heard something said that was UnMelrose-like. That was the aware that we talk about in our pledge. That got me thinking about the responsible part of

our pledge. Therefore, our antibullying idea was formed. Melrose Elementary students have started an anti-bullying group. Students have volunteered to be on patrol and look out for anyone who might be feeling excluded from playing in

a game or in a conversation that might make others feel left out. We are tolerant, so we have to listen for unkind words like, “Go to the other team because you are not good at this game, and we don’t want to lose.” There is a volunteer media group to make

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By Julia Eschenasy 6th Grade February was a month filled with a great deal of festivities, most relating to African American Heritage month. The students wore their favorite jeans to honor our very own Buck for Jeans Day. This fundraiser is held every year to raise money for our sister school in Haiti, St. Jacques. If one donated a dollar, he or she would be awarded with a day to sport their favorite jeans. Later in the year, Ms. Brown (P.E.), Mr. Krueger (5th grade), and Mrs. Leonard (1st grade) will venture to Haiti to give the teachers the funds they deserve. Other student activities included Movie Matinee, Skate Night and Double Dutch, where

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By Margaret Combs 11th Grade Students and employees recently participated in Marlborough’s third annual Trade Fair. Girls walked up and down rows of tables that advertised baked goods and handmade crafts, browsing through items such as cookie-dough brownies students jumped into action, literally! We also gathered for the stupendous African American Heritage Month Gospel Chapel Service. During the highly anticipated service, the voices of the Gospel Choir resounded through the chapel. At the end, Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech was played and there was hardly a dry eye in the church as we silently walked out.

and duct-tape wallets. Sellers kept 50 percent of the profits and reserved the other half for a charity of their choice. The 7th grade hopped onto the subway for the annual Downtown Field Trip. As the girls made their way through the streets, they stopped at prominent landmarks and gave small speeches about the sites, which they had researched beforehand. As we headed into February and tryouts for the spring sports season began, students gathered to watch the Upper School dance group’s Evening of Dance, The program consisted of pieces inspired by dances performed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Marlborough welcomed the CAIS/WASC visiting committee to campus, as the school is currently undergoing a process of accreditation. The committee’s job will be to assess the validity of the school’s self-study report and make recommendations.

IMMACULATE HEART middle school soccer team played a hard-fought game in the pouring rain against Campbell Hall to win the Delphic League championship in sudden death overtime.

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By Olivia Brancato 5th grade This month at Third Street School, we will be having the annual Walk-aThon on March 21st. We will walk and play games to raise money for Friends of Third. At the end, there will be a raffle drawing for exciting new prizes. We are also having a kindergarten orientation and tour on Thurs., March 20 at 9 a.m. This

is for parents (no children please) in Third Street Elementary’s zone with children who will be 5 years of age by Sept. 1, 2014. The reason for the orientation is for the parents to know more about Third Street and see if it is the right school for their children. At parent clean up day, parents help clean the school and sometimes the kids help, too. The parents volunteer to clean our school to make it look nicer and cleaner for the students and the teachers. It is very nice of our parents to volunteer to make sure we have a healthy environment all the time.

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Cathedral Chapel to bless art center at homecoming dance Cathedral Chapel School’s eighth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Homecoming Dance is on Sat., March 29 in the school auditorium at 755 S. Cochran Ave. A blessing of the new Art & Science Center by the Most

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Reverend Bishop Edward W. Clark takes place at 6 p.m. followed by a social hour and dinner. The event honors the school’s Class of 1960. The John Brown Band will entertain; 60’s attire is optional. Tickets are $60 per person. To RSVP or for more information, contact Karen Hall at 323-938-9976 or at khall@cathedralchapel.org.

By Sidney Gubernick 8th Grade Between the annual HoopA-Thon and preparations for the Middle School musical, this past month was a big one. Hoop-A-Thon is a Turning Point tradition where students receive sponsors for shooting baskets to support the athletics program. Everyone gets to enjoy In-n-Out, hold competitions for students and parents and support our school on this fun day.

Our Middle School Musical, the “Little Mermaid,” also took place, and as a long-time participant in the drama department, I could not have been more excited. We’re narrowing in on a tech week—a week full of rehearsals, costumes, lights, sound,and everything needed to put this show together. Between graphic sets, dynamic actors, an exciting new character, and a phenomenal team, it’s sure to be a great show.

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By Laura Strong 12th Grade L.A. High just hosted Univision at the school. Students arrived as early as 3:30 a.m. to show their school spirit. Decked out in their white and blue, there were special interviews with Band and Color Guard, the FRC Robotics Club, MESA, Athletics and the Magnet. The taping is on Univision’s website and Youtube. The boy’s varsity basketball team won their last game against Elizabeth Learning Center (ELC), putting them into the playoffs for the Southern League. The girl’s varsity basketball also qualified for league with a solid 10-4 season. The Robotics club finished up their entry for the upcoming Inland Empire competition.

By Kayla Gonzalez 9th Grade The 7th, 8th, and 9th graders finished taking their midterms. The series of tests took a full week to complete, but it seems like most of the students are happy with the results they’ve received back. The 9th grade squash team competed in a tournament at the LA Athletic Club with teams from Santa Barbara, San Diego, and LA. Every player on the team gave his or her full effort and played a strong game. They came home with a trophy as the most improved team, which is a great

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By Paula Mendoza 11th Grade On Valentine’s Day, Sailors spread love and lots of hugs; we enjoyed a special lunch with our Big and Little Sisters, and ate festive cupcakes while stringing hearts on Senior Lawn. In addition, the Marymount Robotics Team has completed another successful season and is gearing up for its competition this month. Also, as our spring sports teams have begun practicing, we continue to celebrate the amazing victories of our winter athletes: our basketball and soccer Sailors are on their way to CIF Playoffs. Never failing to bring spunk and cheer, Spirit Week was a blast! Every day of the week, each freshman, sophomore, junior and senior was fully decked out in gold, turquoise, red and black, respectively. Girls bounced around hallways dressed as Laker Girls, superheroes, doctors, cupids, referees and many more creative characters. Veteran teachers knew to bring their earplugs on Spirit Day itself, as the amplitude of the gymnasium reaches alltime highs and this year was no different.

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By Sela Sourapas 6th Grade In February we had important things happening around school. We had a very exciting visit from the Harlem Globetrotters, who came to talk to us about bullying. Through basketball demonstrations, they taught us about what to do if you or a classmate is a victim of bullying. They also asked students from each grade and Mr. R, our very tall 5th grade teacher,

to help them out with some tricks. It was so entertaining! Author Ken Jennings visited 6th grade to discuss his new book on Greek myths. He is the highest winning contestant on the “Jeopardy” television show. First grade will present their Mammal Museum and 2nd grade will visit the Ronald Reagan Library in celebration of President’s Day. The 4th grade is busy writing their stories for Young Authors Day, where they present books they’ve written and illustrated. The 5th grade is making their costumes for the Colonial America Presentation.

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'Vanya' funny farce, 'Wrong Man' more cabaret than musical The first thing you should know about Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike by Christopher Durang is that it’s a very funny play and it’s outrageously entertaining. And yes, it’s a riff on Mr. Durang’s lifelong infatuation with playwright Anton Chekhov. There’s an amusing and informative article about it in the program. The play is set in present day at a bucolic farmhouse in Buck’s County Pennsylvania, an exquisite

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passed on. When Masha (Christine Ebersole) the glamorous movie star sibling arrives with Spike (David Hull) her boy toy in tow, the farce heats up. Add to the mix Cassandra (Shalita Grant), the prophesying housekeeper whose predictions occasionally come true, and Nina (Liesel Allen Yeager), an eager young thing lost in this wonderland. But the evening belongs to Ms. Ebersole whose cleverly nuanced per-

formance mines every gem, every hysterical line of this exquisite play. This production is directed by David Hyde Pierce, based on the Broadway direction of Nicholas Martin. Through Sun., March 16. Mark Taper Forum Center Theater Group, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-972-7376. 4 Stars *** The Wrong Man, music and lyrics by Ross Golan is billed as an underground musical. At 14 songs, and one act that’s slightly less than an hour, this is more a cabaret performance than a musical. It has a skeletal plot: In Las Vegas, Duran (Ross Golan), a simple man meets Mariana (Jennifer Brasuell), a sexy bad girl, with catastrophic results. After a

one-night stand, he’s framed for her murder by her husband. He’s on death row minutes away from the end. The show is performed by Ross Golan accompanying himself on guitar. The songs have a repetitious sound, part folk music, part rap. Kudos to director Lee Martino for making the best possible use of Ms. Brasuell. She doesn’t sing or say any lines, but the eye candy is a welcome respite from the music, and her interactions with Golan help further the plot. Also helping to tell the tale are some excellent projected visuals credited to Adam Flemming. Now through Sun., March 2, Skylight Theatre Company, 1816 ½ N. Vermont, 213-7617061. 2 Stars

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Intriguing ‘Tale,’ complex thriller, kids ‘Rob the Mob’ dual role that does not let the viewer relax one iota. Director Denis Villeneuve keeps applying constant tension, greatly aided by a wonderful score by Danny Bensi & Saunder Jurriaans. Villeneuve says, “The logical point of view of the film needs to be blurry and daring – a challenge for the mind. But from the emotional point of view it’s very important that there is a clear path.” It’s that path that only became clear to me well after the film had ended. Rob the Mob (8/10): Based on a true story, Michael Pitt and Nina Arianda portray a couple of kids who pick on mobsters by holding them up in clumsy, but effective armed robberies. This is a terrifically acted, well-paced mob comedy up until about the last 15 minutes when it loses all its pace and slows down to a plodathon, complete with John-

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Le Week-End (7/10): Maybe the easiest way to describe this is that it’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” for seniors. Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary by returning to Paris, the place of their honeymoon. This is no honeymoon. It is a film of sharp emotions highlighted by insightful, biting dialogue emotionally delivered by Broadbent and Duncan. Even though this is in English, the audio was so muffled, I yearned for subtitles.

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GARDEN Our state flower—the poppy— has its day at Theodore Payne.

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hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • larchmont village • wilshire center • park labrea • miracle mile

HANCOCK PARK NORTH 251 N. LARCHMONT BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (323) 464-9272

1920’S MEDITERRANEAN $4,490,000

TRULY ONE OF A KIND! $2,979,000

Hancock Park. Exclusive Fremont Pl - A Private Guard-Gated Community. Great Floor Plan For Entertaining.

Hancock Park. Restored Italianate with 21st century amenities. 5beds+4.5baths. 100NorthPlymouth.com.

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TRADITIONAL BEAUTY $2,850,000

CLASSIC MEDITERRANEAN $2,835,000

Hancock Park. 5 bedrooms + 4.5 bathrooms. Lush backyard w/ pool. 550SouthLucerne.com.

Hancock Park. 4 beds + 3.5 baths. Stunning backyard with pool and spa. 354southmccadden.com

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CLASSIC TRADITIONAL $2,595,000

FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 48 YRS $2,350,000

Hancock Park. Former Clark Gable Estate. Classic traditional home on spacious lot. 4 beds/3.5 baths.

Hancock Park. 2-story 5BD 4BA with private backyard. 2 car gar with office/ playroom above garage.

Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

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TRADITIONAL STYLE DUPLEX $585,000

HANCOCK PARK TERRACE CONDO $460,000

Hancock Park. Centrally located, near transportation, shops & restaurants. 2+1/1+1. 2bds vacant at COE.

Hancock Park. Lovely 1+1.5. Hwd, shutters, computer rm, guard gated entry. Near LA Tennis,Larchmont Vil.

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Hancock Park. Standard sale. Hancock Park condo. Spacious bedrm & bath, lrg living room, walk in closet.

Hancock Park. Furnished lease in prime Windsor Square. 6 beds/4.5 baths. Huge lot with yard & pool.

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Dance marathon struts its stuff for cancer research Lights Camera Cure—the Hollywood Dance Marathon— announced its new partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The mega-dance is the only citywide dance marathon in Los Angeles, raising money and awareness for pediatric

cancer research and support. The third annual charity benefit will take place on Sun., March 23 at the Avalon Hollywood. In previous years, the event has donated more than $100,000 to benefit Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.

With the addition of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the event expects to greatly increase community support with the first bicoastal dance marathon fundraiser. Registration is open to all, including dance teams and individuals. LightsCameraCure.com.

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View vine, visit garden and art faire at Wistaria Festival Dubbed “One of the Seven Horticultural Wonders of the World,” the Sierra Madre wistaria vine was named the largest plant in the world by the Guiness Book of World Records. Estimated to weigh at least 250 tons, the vine was purchased for 75 cents by William and Alice Burgman in 1894 from Wilson Nursery. Stroll beneath its fragrant blossoms during the annual

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Wistaria Festival on Sun., March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, more than 150 crafters, live music venues, children’s activities and a food court will be featured at the Art & Garden Faire in downtown Sierra Madre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10; seniors and kids 6 to 16, $7, ages 5 and under are free. For tickets and more information, go to www. wistariafestival.com.

Contestants of the pressure cooker reality television show “Project Runway” are big fans of Mood Designer Fabrics, which recently opened a flagship store at 645 S. La Brea Ave. Last year, the store, known for its 20,000 bolts of fabric and abundance of sewing supplies, uprooted from their long-time Pico location and ld to a space twice the relocated so size at 645 S La Brea Ave. Its 22,000 square feet of space now houses 20,000 bolts of fabrics for projects ranging from household crafts to high-end endeavors. Fabrics, including everything from polyester to cotton to linen to silk, range from $2 per yard d ol s for basic lining to $300 per yard for “fancy lace.” Other items in stock include buttons, leather, sewing supplies and trimmings. If “learning to sew” is on your bucket list, Mood offers classes for all ages through its on-site sewing studio called the Mood School. Classes teach everything from how to use a sewing machine to readying a pattern, marking and cutting fabric, assembly, learning to make purses, dresses, and how to crochet or knit. And the best

part –– the classes are free! Currently, more than 600 students per week are taking advantage of the free classes. “We take people who have never sewn and start them from the ground up,” says Steve Edwards, director of operations. “Since it’s easier to go to a retail store and buy clothes, people have forgotten how to sew over the decades… but people are now interested because they want to learn a craft. We give them the skills to create, without being intimidating.” For more information, go to www.moodfabrics.com or call 323-653-6663.

Mackey Apartments garage on exhibit Two free workshops are featured this month in a garage at the Mackey Apartments, 1137 S. Cochran Ave., on Sun., March 9 and Thurs., March 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibit is described as "a walkable globe with corners and edges, permeated by a network of paths, with Los Angeles as its center." The event is sponsored by Mak Center for Art and Architecture. Visit makcenter.org.

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Garden Tour will feature outdoor spaces Save the date. You won’t want to miss the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Los Angeles Garden Tour and Party on Sun., April 27, benefiting a greening project at L.A. High School. The ninth annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m., starting at 419 S. Lorraine Blvd. The tour will visit gardens both large and small that are designed for Southern California living and yearround outdoor entertaining. Five area gardens will be open for touring. A silent auction and boutique vendors will

also be on hand. Suz Landay, Mary Nichols, and Fluff McLean are committee chairs. Tickets are $65 and include complimentary wine and beverages and a light buffet supper. For more information, go to losangelesgardenparty.org.

Homes for an Era - Agents for a Lifetime Naomi & Leah FIREPLACE in home on Sycamore Ave. features Batchelder tiles. Photo by Andrew Burk

Batchelder fireplaces bring art, joy and beauty to homes “A fireplace is not a luxury; it is a necessity—because it adds to the joy and beauty of living,” said Ernest Batchelder. Batchelder began making tiles from a shack in his backyard in 1911. A year later, Pasadena architects, Charles and Henry Greene, were using his tiles in a house in 1912. In the teens, Batchelder drew upon Japanese, Scandinavian, Byzantine and other medieval sources for his designs. The color of his tiles was usually a dark brown with a background tinged in a blue-green that became his trademark. He did not like the high glazes that the other tile makers featured. His muted and often mottled colors and soft matte finishes fit well into the Arts and Crafts houses and bungalows of the time. Batchelder tiles became extremely popular, so much so that he moved his tileworks from his backyard to a larger shop on what was then called Broadway, now Arroyo Parkway, in Pasadena, where five kilns allowed greater production. By 1920, his business was doing so well that he bought an old barn on Artesian St. near the railroad marshalling yards in Los Angeles. Here production increased to the point that he needed to expand the barn significantly. In 1925 he employed 175 workers who kept his 11 kilns busy. He had become one of the major tile producers in the United States. His tiles appeared in the bathrooms, kitchens, breakfast rooms, swimming pools, fountains and especially on the fireplaces of Southern California houses. The architects of industrial and commercial buildings, such as the Fine Arts building in downtown Los Angeles, used Batchelder tile in designing their lobbies and other major spaces. Batchelder tiles

can be found from coast to coast. The care that Batchelder lavished on his fireplaces suggests that producing the tiles was not inexpensive, a factor that would prevent his works from surviving economic downturns. The Great Depression of the 1930s wiped out Batchelder’s tileworks as it did those of many of his competitors. He was forced to retire, but between 1912 and 1932 he had built up a body of work that continues to enhance American buildings constructed during that period.

Help green Los Angeles with free street trees Get native trees planted on your city-owned parkways for free through The City of Los Angeles – Bureau of Sanitation parkway project using native coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia). Trees will be planted on the area between your sidewalk and the street if you have an eight foot or wider parkway as well as no overhead utility lines. The oaks come in 15-gallon containers. The city also offers onegallon oaks for $8 that you can plant on your property. Native oaks provide shade, habitat, are drought tolerant, and help to clean the air. All sites will be surveyed for eligibility. If you do not have a wide enough parkway, the city will help you find a different native or drought tolerant tree for the space. Permission-to-plant forms can be found at www. environmentLA.org. Note your interest in receiving an oak tree in the “comments” section, or call Amy Schulenberg at 213-4850527.

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Lovingly restored to its original grandeur, this Mediterranean estate presents an outstanding opportunity for those who appreciate impeccable attention to detail. Situated on a knoll, the residence reveals classic period architecture enhanced w/today’s preferred amenities. Enter through double center foyer leading to elegant formal LR & DR, enormous gourmet chef’s kitchen w/center island & adjoining family room, overlooking private garden. First floor also offers an intimate library w/French doors leading to charming front patio, powder room & butler’s pantry.

Majestic English Estate. Dramatic entry, elegant and spacious formal dining and living rooms. Gourmet kitchen with center island opens to large family room with French doors leading to an enchanting wrap-around veranda. This lovely home lends itself for perfect indoor/outdoor entertaining. There is a serene garden. Ascend to the 2nd floor and you are welcomed to a romantic master suite. with huge closets and private bath.

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Japanese foreign film entry to screen at Egyptian Theatre Japan's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards will screen Wed., March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (The Oscars are Sun., March 2.) "The Great Passage," a love story between a linguist and a chef, will screen in Japanese with English subtitles. The event is a collaboration between the Japan Foundation L.A. and the Japan Business Association (JBA) and American Cinemateque. Tickets are $11. Visit jflalc.org. Hina Doll display In celebration of Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day), Japanese dolls are on display at the Japan Foundation, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., in the library, through March. Celebrated each year on March 3, platforms covered with a red carpet displayornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians. The tradition begain during the Heian period, 800-1200 DOLLS are in seasonal exhibit. A.D. to contain bad spirits.

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Author to discuss storybook style houses Photographer and author Douglas Keister will offer a peek into the history of the fairytale homes that dot the Southern California landscape at a lecture at the Neighborhood Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. Part of the Sidney D. Gamble Lecture Series “Storybook Style: Whimsy in L.A.,” the event takes place on Tues., March 25 at 7 p.m. Keister, a Chico-based photographer-writer, has authored 35 books, including 25 on architecture from Victorian homes to bungalows, cemetery art to courtyards and cottages. His lecture will outline the history, share stories and present images of the old-world turreted, pinnacled and halftimbered houses built in L.A. in the early 1920s that combine theatrical flair with fine

SPADENA HOME aka the Witches House in Beverly Hills.

craftsmanship. Tickets are $30; $25 for

Friends of the Gamble House members. Go to www.gamblehouse.org.

Wee bit of the Irish at Tam O’Shanter with Art Deco group Sip Cocktails in Historic Places and get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day when the Art Deco Society travels to Tam O’Shanter Inn, 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. in Atwater Village, on Fri., March 14. The group promises to do its best to celebrate the Irish holiday in the Scottish setting. Cocktails will be poured from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit adsla.org. Opened in 1922, “the Tam” was the favorite lunch spot of such luminaries of their day as Mary Pickford, Fatty Arbuckle and Walt Disney. It was established by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp, founders of Van de Kamp’s Holland Dutch Bakeries who went on to found the Lawry’s restaurant chain. They commissioned Harry Oliver to design the building. He constructed the Storybook Style building aided by movie studio carpenters.

Race for the Cure is at Dodger Stadium March 1

Proceeds from the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which kicks off at Dodger Stadium on Sat., March 1, will raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrate survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. The event includes health expos, a survivor parade, 10K and 5K runs and a Kids Fun Run. For more information, go to komenlacounty.org.

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Stiles Clements was an important figure in Art Deco movement Stiles O. Clements, who designed the Pasadena Showcase House, was a prominent Southern California architect for 50 years. He studied architecture at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, and took further studies at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He came to Los Angeles in 1911 and joined the Los Angeles office of Morgan, Walls & Morgan as a designer in 1917. In 1923, he became a partner in the firm whose name was changed to Morgan, Walls & Clements. Clements opened up his own firm, Stiles O. Clements and Associates, in 1937. In 1955, he formed Clements & Clements, a partnership with his son Robert. Clements was a key figure in the 1920s Art Deco movement and in the 1930s Streamline Modern style. Among his notable buildings are: the Richfield Oil Building in downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Park clubhouse, Jefferson High School, and the Mayan Theatre. Clements also designed historic motifs and revivalism styles, such as the Spanish revival Adamson House in Malibu and the Mesopotamian re-

AMONG Stiles O. Clements' clients were Will Rogers.

vival Sampson Tire & Rubber Company (now the Citadel). Will Rogers and A.P. Giannini were among his clients.

Gene Kelly tribute at Playhouse

“Gene Kelly: The Legacy, An Evening with Patricia Ward Kelly” will be at the Pasadena Playhouse on Sat., March 1 at 8 p.m. and Sun., March 2 at 2 p.m. Kelly’s widow, local resident Ward Kelly, will give an intimate portrait of the legendary dancer, choreographer and director. Film clips and audio recordings will be included in the live program. Tickets start at $15. Call 626-356-7529 or visit pasadenaplayhouse.org.

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Manufacturer's English country estate is this year's Showcase House of Design An English country estate by architect Stiles O. Clements will be highlighted at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design when it opens its doors on Sun., Apr. 13. Designed for Robert Phillip Flint, a manufacturer of carbonic acid and oxygen gas, and his wife, Margaret, in 1915, the residence sits on a threeand-one-half acre wooded estate. It includes a carriage house, river-rock spring house, rose garden, pool, bath house, tennis and badminton courts, green house, gardener’s potting shed and pond. The 50th annual fundraiser will take place in Pasadena and feature work by designers who are renovating the estate and grounds. The event supports music and arts programs. The tour continues through Sun., May 11. Parking and complimentary shuttle service is at the Rose Bowl, Parking Lot I. The Restaurant at Showcase serves light breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9 a.m. until closing. Tickets are $35-$45. To purchase, or for information, go to pasadenashowcase.org.

THE HOME, built in 1915, was designed by Stiles O. Clements.

Be prepared in emergencies for family, community with CERT Sign up to learn basic medical aid and search and rescue techniques by Fire Department officials through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Other skills learned include putting out small fires and collecting disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts. The seven-week CERT training starts on Fri., March 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and runs through April 18. Upon completion of the classes, participants will receive a certificate from the L.A. Fire Department. Classes are at the Hollywood Community Room at 6501 Fountain Ave. To register, call 213-485-4316.

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Eclectic mix of art at show and sale Mid-Century Modern, tribal and vintage art are being featured in the L.A. Living Show & Sale on Sat., March 8 and Sun., March 9 at Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road. The show focuses on works of art and other items from

historic to contemporary. It features room-setting displays by exhibitors in the western United States. Examples of ethnographic and tribal arts from around the world will be offered along with Mid-Century Modern pieces, folk art, American Indian, ar-

chitectural elements, pop culture items, fine art, vintage guitars, period arts and crafts, couture designer clothing, devotional items, Americana and Chicano art. Admission fee of $12 covers both days. For information, go to LALivingShow.com.

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IN ESCROW | 438 N Plymouth SOLD: This home, located at 123 S. Norton Ave., was listed for $2,595,000.

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The Butterfly Pavilion, a living habitat where hundreds of butterflies flutter among nectar plants, returns to the Natural History Museum for its 16th year on Sun., April 13. The Pavilion will feature 30 species of butterflies, 20 of which are native to California and 10 that will arrive from south Florida and Texas. Visitors can watch daily first flights, during which museum staff release butterflies that have just emerged from their chrysalises. Outside, a new Monarch Waystation shows visitors where the creature’s lifecycle can be seen on milkweed plants—eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis and adult butterflies. Gallery interpreters will carry iPads loaded with images and information about the butterflies. Pollinator Garden A new addition outside of the Pavilion is the Pollinator Garden in the Nature Gardens, opening Thurs., March 20. The 3½-acre Nature Gardens will attract species that won’t be inside the Pavilion because they breed better in unrestricted, outdoor spaces. Member preview days are Fri., April 11 and Sat., April 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum members and children 2 and under are free. General admission plus the Pavilion is $17 adults, $14 for students and seniors and $8 for children. Visit www.nhm.org.

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Change smoke alarm battery as daylight saving begins

MADAM SATAN will screen at the Egyptian Theatre.

Dance critic talks on bizarre ballet in DeMille 1930 movie Dance critic Debra Levine brings new insight to the Art Deco movie “Madam Satan” on Sat., March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. The MGM film produced in, 1930, and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, zeros in on the early talkie’s bizarre and exceptional “ballet mecaniqué” that takes place in a zeppelin. Levine has researched the director’s 40-year friendship with Theodore Kosloff, a Ballets Russes dancer who acted in more than 30 silent movies, most directed by DeMille. Levine will share the back

story of the development of the inimitable movie-musical sequence following the screening. The event is in conjunction with Hollywood Heritage’s Centennial Celebration of the Lasky-DeMille partnership. The movie's plot tells of a disguised wife who flirts with her wandering husband to teach him a lesson. The suffering wife Angela is played by Kay Johnson, a Broadway actress of early talkies. The talk is co-presented by the American Cinematheque and the Art Deco Society of L.A. with support from the Cecil B. DeMille Foundation.

No one wants to believe a house fire could impact their family, but house fires occur more often than people think. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, home fires kill an average of seven people every day and cause billions of dollars in propery damage. One of the most important tools in keeping your family safe is a working fire alarm. Other essential home fire safety guidelines include: Test alarms monthly Test alarms regularly, including electric ones. Keep extra batteries in the right size on hand for fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Participate in the “Change Your Clock Change Your Battery” campaign. Each year when you change your clocks for daylight saving time, change the batteries in your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. (The date is Sun., March 9.) Remind your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Install fire extinguishers Install fire extinguishers in your kitchen and near fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Flashlights Keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your bedside for

TEST smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly.

help in finding the way out and signaling for help in the event of a fire. In a recent survey by Omnibus, more than 50 percent of people reported removing the batteries from their home’s smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm can make all the difference in whether a family has the critical time to escape a home fire. On average, families have less than three minutes from the time the first alarm sounds to escape a fire. That’s why it’s so important to keep a working smoke detector on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area, and to have an escape plan in place for your family. Visit facebook. com/energizerbunny.

Women landscape designers seminar topic at the Ebell Save the date for a seminar at the Ebell of Los Angeles that explores the achievements and continuing progress of women in the field of landscape design. The event is on Fri., April 4 at the women’s club at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Talks will include a presentation on prominent Southern California landscape architect Florence Yoch, who designed the original garden at the Ebell. The event is sponsored by The Garden Conservancy. For schedule and updates, go to gardenconservancy.org. telesproperties.com

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LOCAL EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST Los Angeles based architect/ artist Jad Nickola Najjar creates all of his work from a pure sense of his own spiritual awakening. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of Lebanese and Cuban cultures, his art speaks to a triumph of the imagination. Due to his diverse background in architecture, photography, and fashion, he has courted and excited patrons and interior designers, who have placed his work internationally. Jad has a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Texas, which helped him create a very successful real estate career with the knowledge and ability to help buyers and sellers with remodeling, presentation, staging and placing his art in listings as an extra push for that “wow factor,” which helps listings sell quickly even in the toughest market. He has represented many celebrities, and some of them have bought his custom-designed homes. His real estate, art, and home design can be seen on the website jadnickolahomes.com

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North Plymouth Blvd $1,575,000 North Plymouth Blvd $1,600,000 Lucerne Blvd $1,575,000 N Lucerne $1,400,000 North Citrus $1,700,000 North June Street $1,800,000 South Mansfield $1,472,000 Lillian way $1,760,000

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Lillian way $1,525,000 South Citrus $1,775,000 North Beachwood $1,472,500 South Keniston $1,500,00 N June st $1,800,000 S Rimpau $1,210,000 N Ridgewood $1,360,000 South Citrus $1,675,000

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Share ideas for healthy L.A. at planning forums The Los Angeles Department of Planning is seeking public input on its draft plan for a “Healthy Los Angeles.” The draft is out for public review and needs Angelenos feedback on the city’s new public health initiative. The city is in the midst of a transformation, and the department is planning to ensure it has the vision needed to tackle the urban challenges of

the 21st century. That future includes re-envisioning our transportation network to give all Angelenos efficient and sustainable options, as well as revamping the zoning code to create more livable communities. The plan for a Healthy Los Angeles is partnering with Mobility Plan 2035 and re:code LA to offer community workshops that will give people the opportunity to share feedback

on issues that will shape our city for decades to come. The plan is on Facebook and Twitter, and organizers want to hear creative ideas for improving health in L.A.’s communities. People can also give feedback via email or in writing. The Plan elevates the city’s commitment to achieving health and social equity through programs, policies, plans and budgeting.

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Food drive, nursery sale to benefit Los Angeles Food Bank Bring canned or packaged food items to Two Dog Organic Nursery, 914 S. Cloverdale Ave., on Sat., March 15 and Sun., March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and receive 10 percent off seedlings, soil, trees, berries, products and books. At the end of the event, which also kicks off heirloom tomato season, five percent of total sales will be donated

220 N Van Ness Ave 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,802 sq/ft, 12,000 lot size Listed at $2,550,000 Resplendent 1920s Spanish with unspoiled beauty and amazing architectural features. Formal entry positions you between a turreted staircase and voluminous two-story living room. Downstairs includes formal dining room, den, kitchen, breakfast room, versatile utility room and bedroom, with many of the rooms opening to a generous backyard. Upstairs are three en suite bedrooms. Among the many striking details of this home is an abundance of spacious, grand scale rooms, particularly the master suite. Backyard is highlighted by a patio, sprawling grass lawn and Japanese garden. Ample front yard as well, plus a two-car garage. Amazing opportunity to own a true Windsor Square classic.

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to the Los Angeles Food Bank along with the collected food. Nursery owner Jo Anne Trigo also encourages donations of bags of fruit from citrus and other trees. The L.A. Food Bank distributes the equivalent of 800,000 meals every week throughout L.A. County. For more information, go to www.twodognursery.com.

Carol Henning and Delphine Trowbridge will be hosting a walk through the historical streets of downtown Los Angeles on Sat., March 8. The five-mile walk will take local explorers from El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles, founded in 1781 by 44 settlers, to Grand Park, designated as one of the nation’s great public

spaces for 2013 by the American Planning Association. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the tearoom at the downtown Biltmore Hotel. Bring water, comfortable shoes and money for optional lunch at Philippe the Original. For more information, contact Carol Henning at carolhen@sbcglobal.net.

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Drive in style, women's month at Petersen; workshops at CAFAM LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"Visions of the South" opens Sun., March 2. Some 20 works explore the artistic vision of the geographic reality and exotic fantasy. Ends July 13. • "The Color of Life: Japanese Paintings from the Price Collection" runs through March 9. Part II is March 15 to April 20. • "The Painted City: Art from Teotihuacan" opens March 29. Ends Dec. 7. • Helen Pashgian: Light Invisible: opens March 30, ends June 29. • "Journey of a Dress" features the 40th anniversary of designer Diane von Furstenberg's wrap dress in the May Co. building. • "Futbol: The Beautiful Game" celebrates the World Cup in Brazil with works from around the word. Ends July 20. • "Four Abstract Classicists," works of Southern California painters ends June 29. • "Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Experimental" video installation ends July 20. • "David Hockney: The Jugglers" ends April 20.

bor" ends April 27. • Artist talk with Timothy Washington is Sun., March 16 at 3 p.m. • "Displacements: The Craft Practices of Golnar Adili and Samira Yamin" photographs from Iran provide material for multi-media works. Ends April 27. • "Shirley Familian: 19,275 Stamps," wall piece in the lobby. Ends April 27. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— "World Heritage Sites in Japan" features 60 photos of DANCER, 1913, by Emil Nolde, is in LACMA's exhibit that 17 natural and cultural sites registered with UNESCO by explores "Visions of the South." photographer Kazuyoshi Miy• "Agnes Varda in California 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323- oshi. Ends Sat., March 22. Exhibits, classes and films land" featuring photographs 857-6000; lacma.org. and sculpture by the filmmakCRAFT AND FOLK ART featured. Wilshire Blvd., er. Ends June 22. MUSEUM—Weave newspa- 5700 • "Calder and Abstraction: pers into small baskets with 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. From Avant-Garde to Iconic," Pretty Pink Ponies Etsy Team org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE exhibit installation designed Thurs., March 6 from 7 to 9 LA BREA TAR PITS— M e e t by architect Frank Gehry, p.m. $8; free for members. life-sized saber-toothed cat a ends July 27. • Make stamp-covered manda• "James Turrell: A Retrospec- las in a CraftLab family work- (puppet) and her two-monthtive" ends April 2014. shop Sun., March 9 from 1:30 old baby Nibbles at Ice Age • "Metropolis II" sculpture by to 3:30 p.m. $7 adults/$5 chil- Encounters. Showtimes are Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 Chris Burden has 1,100 min- dren; members free. a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. iature cars. See the exhibit in • Assemblage artist "Timothy Watch paleontologists action Fridays and weekends. Washington: Love Thy Neigh-

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Poetry readings, women's history, health, long-term care on calendar FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 Children Storytime: Children can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wed., March 5 and 12. Toddlers ages 18 mos. to 3 years meet at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years begin at 11 a.m. Teens Teen Council: Meet to plan teen programs and make suggestions for purchases on Thurs., March 20 at 4 p.m. Adults L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on practice. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., March 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book Club: Meets Tues., March 4 at 10:30 a.m. Art of Speaking: Taught by Molly Brandenberg on Sat.,

March 1, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Contact mbrandenberg54@ gmail.com. First Thursday Films: Come see a free film on Thurs., March 6 at 2:30 p.m. Friends of the Library: Meeting to discuss ways to help the library on Tues., March 11 at 11 a.m. Poetry Reading: Gail Moore and other published poets read and discuss their poetry on Sat., March 15 at 1 p.m. MS Support Group: For those living with multiple sclerosis, or caring for those living with MS. Meets Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., March 21 at 3 p.m. Medicare 101: Learn about applying for Medicare on

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Thurs., March 27 at 2 p.m. Long Term Care: Discussion on facts and benefits of long term care with Solomon S. Moore, M.B.A. on Thurs., March 27 at 3 p.m. Computer Comfort: Get comfortable using the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Book Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children Puppet Show: Luce Puppet Company presents a show for kids ages preschool and up on Thurs., March 13 at 4 p.m. BARK: Kids can read books to certified therapy dogs and work on their reading skills on Sat., March 22 at 11 a.m. STAR: Library volunteers Jane and Ashley read children's stories aloud on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Storytime: Children can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wednesdays. Toddlers up to 2 years old can sing at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers ages 2 years old and up hear stories at 11 a.m. Teens Teen Council Meeting: Help decide on books, movies and music on Tues., March 18 at 3 p.m. Adults Book Club: Meets Tues., March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call branch for title selection. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: Book, cd and dvd deals. Fri., March 7 and Sat., March 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Long Term Care: Facts and benefits of long term care with Solomon S. Moore, M.B.A. on Mon., March 27 at 1 p.m. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Storytime: Children can

hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wed., March 5 and 19. Toddlers ages 2 to 5 start at 10 a.m. Babies from infant to 1 year, 11 a.m. Springtime Arts and Crafts: Kids up to 6th grade can do arts and crafts for spring on Mon., March 10, 4 to 5 p.m. Game Day for Kids: Kids up to 6th grade can play games on Mon., March 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. Teens Henna Tattoos: Russell Chan shows how to do henna tattooing on Thurs., March 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. Fun & Games: Play Chinese mah jong, Scrabble, Battleship, checkers, other games on Wednesdays at noon. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to play chess on Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Adults Women's History Musical Program: Hear music in honor of Women's History Month on Mon., March 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. Call branch for program. First Friday Book Club: Fri., March 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Long Term Care: Facts and benefits of long term care with Solomon S. Moore, M.B.A. on Mon., March 24 at 6 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Used books, cds, dvds. Tuesdays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Night @ the Movies: See a classic or new movie. Free popcorn. Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Call branch for title. Sahaja Meditation: Learn meditation on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Computer Comfort Class: Computer basics on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. or online: w w w. l a p l c o m p u t e r c l a s s . blogspot.com. Knitting Circle: All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Hatha Yoga: Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat or heavy towel. Meets Satur-

days at 12:15 p.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children Music from Around the World: Musician Dave Winstone from Australia plays music from around the world. Meets Tues., March 4 at 4 p.m. LACMA Art Class: All ages can create a work of art inspired by LACMA's collection on Wed., March 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Baby's Sleepy Story Time: Bring your infant or baby up to 2 years old in their pajamas for 15 minutes of a quick story and a lullaby, then back home to sleep on Mondays from 6 to 6:15 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 3 to 5 years can hear stories and sing songs on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Teens Asian New Year Arts and Crafts: Teens will learn about the Year of the Horse and make a craft on Thurs., March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. Adults Zapotec and Spanish Poetry Reading: Natalia Toledo will read poetry in Zapotec and Spanish, English translation provided, on Thurs., March 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Covered California Clinic: Health care enrollment clinic presented with translators in English and some Southeast Asian languages on Sat., March 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Nailed It: Taking your vision and making it happen: Presentation and nail decal party by Ana Guajardo, founder of Cha Cha Covers, on Sat., March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Four little-known recyclables deserve a second chance egg cartons and take-out containers. Recycling foam keeps green manufacturers in business. Foam is being recycled into beautiful picture frames, crown molding, MANY DISCARDED bags become detri- baseboards, nurspackaging, mental to wildlife when they are not recycled. ery and school supbol, often found at the bottom plies like pens and rulers. For more information visit, http:// of the material. It has a wide variety of uses, california.gofoam.org/. from the large molded blocks Batteries: Thousands of used to package electron- municipalities and retailers, ics to food service packaging, such as OSH (Orchard Supincluding foam cups, bowls, ply Hardware), Home Depot, RadioShack, Lowe’s, Staples and Best Buy, make responsible collection and recycling of batteries convenient, free and easy. In 2012, residents’ recycling efforts made California the first state to collect more than one million pounds Specializing in: of batteries. • Optimizing your existing irrigation system to creatively Hangers: Currently, eight conserve water • Providing customized garden maintenance to make billion hangers go into landyour plants more drought tolerant while keeping them fills every year, enough to healthy and beautiful fill nearly five Empire State • Practicing environmentally sensitive garden care Buildings! In the U.S. more than 15 million hangers are Sabine Höppner landfilled every day! Hangers Certified Arborist & Horticulturist are not accepted in all recyCertification # 213-713-7157 cell watersedge@sbcglobal.net WE-7950A cling systems due to tangling

Now that Larchmont has new recycling bins, it’s a good time to review what can be tossed in them. Many items get thrown in the trash that should be tossed into the recyclable bin, or taken to drop-off sites, according to Keep California Beautiful. The more we recycle, the more waste is reduced in the landfill, helping create a more sustainable community. Foam cups, food containers, and packaging (commonly mistaken as Styrofoam): One common item that many folks do not know is recyclable is polystyrene foam, which can be identified by a #6 – PS sym-

in recycling machinery and breaking apart into small pieces. So, check with your local collection agency to see if your plastic and metal hangers are allowed in your recycling bin. If they aren’t accepted, instead of throwing them away, take them back to the dry cleaners or donate them to your favor-

ite thrift store. Plastic bags: Plastic bags are generally #2 and #4 plastic, both of which are recyclable. Most plastic bags are recycled into composite lumber, but can become a wide variety of products after they’re recycled. Drop-off locations and curbside pick-up programs are available at your local grocery store.

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Cherry Blossom Festival, Tomatomania at Descanso Celebrate the season at the Cherry Blossom Festival, learn to identify birds or how to grow tomatoes at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. Camellias The Pacific Camellia Society hosts a show on Sat., March 8 and Sun., March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn to identify different kinds and how to keep them in peak condition on a guided tour of the Camellia Collection on Sat., March 8, 11 a.m. Wild birds Explore how to find and identify the many wild birds that populate Descanso, especially during the spring

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Spring walk, tailgate Welcome spring and explore the beauty of the California Natives Garden on a guided walk on Sat., March 15. Meets at Center Circle at 11 a.m. Patina chefs will cook barbecue favorites, including burgers and savory salad at Spring Tailgates on Saturdays and Sundays beginning March 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continues through Sun., Apr. 27. Cherry Blossom Festival Get a taste of Japanese culture and view the flowering trees during the Cherry Blossom Festival Sat., March 22 and Sun., March 23. Minyo Station fuses Japanese traditional music with Western pop at a concert on

Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. On both days, a cherry tree sale takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a walking tour of the many cherry trees at 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m. Learn the traditional art of paper folding from origami master Yami Yamauchi at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Purchase selections from Patina’s Japanese-inspired menu, including yakitori and sake cocktails, in the Camellia Lounge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tomatomania! Back by popular demand, Tomatomania, billed as the world’s largest tomato seed-

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Discover the diversity of birds, explore native plants and take some home, or celebrate the state flower at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10450 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. Birds and bees Explore the many birds that visit local gardens and learn how to attract and support them with feeders, water features and native plants at Backyard Birding with Bob Shanman and Lili Singer on Sat., March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Birdwatcher and avian artist Ken Gilliland will lead a morning ramble through the Foundation’s canyon land on Thurs., March 6, 8 to 10 a.m. Naturalist guide and photographer Hartmut Wisch leads an illustrated program that includes all six bee families on Sat., March 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. Class includes a bee walk on the grounds. All about natives Learn basic skills of vegetative propagation on Sat., March 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Various species will be dis-

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Pavilions, grotto to open in Chinese Garden Visitors who thought the Chinese Garden at The Huntington was beautiful already are in for another visual feast with the unveiling of two new pavilions and a rock garden on Sat., March 8. A group of 23 artisans from Suzhou, China, worked from September through January on the three new features on

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Garden Club meeting topic is Los Angeles River A representative from Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) will speak at the Los Angeles Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., March 10. The presentation will provide an update on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s feasibility study that focuses on an 11-mile stretch of the L.A. River between Union Station and Griffith Park. The study suggests three plans aimed at restoring the river’s natural ecosystem and improving public access to its banks. The meeting takes place in the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Nonmembers are welcome.

Explore ikebana, gardening and the western landscape Learn about Japanese cul- eight will explore the library tural traditions, explore the while enjoying plant and nature stories and Arboretum with a take-home your little ones craft. The theme or discuss books on Wednesdays, at the Los AngeMarch 5 and 19, les County Arboand Sat., March retum and Bo15 at 10:30 a.m. tanic Garden at is “What Hap301 N. Baldwin pened to the Cat Ave. in Arcadia. in the Hat in the Practice the Garden?” techniques of The ArboreMoribana, Heika tum Library’s and landscape INSTRUCTORS Yumiko book group exarrangements in Kikkawa, above, and Reiko plores the porIkebana classes Kawamura will lead ikebana classes at the Arbo- trayal of western taught by Reiko retum. North American Kawamura and landscape in ficYumiko Kikkawa. Individual tion, non-fiction and poetry instruction is given to begin- on the first Monday of the ning students from 9:30 to month at 7 p.m. in the library 11:30 a.m. and advanced stu- or out on the grounds. dents from 11 a.m. to 12:30 For a list of current books, p.m. on Fridays, March 14 visit the website or call librarthrough May 9. ian Susan Eubank at 626-821 A self-directed class for gar- 3213. deners meets on eight Fridays For more information about beginning March 14. Arboretum events, go to www. arboretum.org or call 626Storytelling, book group Youngsters ages three to 821-4623.

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Museums, new plans draw concerns, excitement By Suzan Filipek Ready, set, action and a lot of it is planned on the Mile’s famed Museum Row. The Academy Museum sixlevel blockbuster is getting ready for its close-up in 2017. Groundbreaking is in 2015. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has hired architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali to “adaptively reuse” the 1939 May Co. department store building at Wilshire and Fairfax. A glass sphere in the rear will be connected by a fivestory people-moving system of stairs and elevators. “Making of” on the second floor explains the how and magic of movie-making. Visitors can walk a red carpet into the Premiere Theater, and the site will house the Academy’s extensive collection of 140,000 films to Dorothy’s ruby slippers worn in “The Wizard of Oz.” Expected to draw 1.2 million visitors a year—matching those at the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) next door—screenings and movie premieres are expected to add up to 3,000 to 5,000 new car trips a year, he added. The Academy filed a draft

RED RIBBON pattern is designed to evoke the speed of an automobile at the new Petersen design.

Environmental Impact Report in May which will address traffic, among other issues. Drama at Petersen A red, ribbon-patterned, LED-illuminated stainless steel façade is planned at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Wilshire Blvd. The Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates dramatic design is aimed to evoke speed and the curves of an automobile. The interior will include redesigned galleries and add 15,000 square feet; the building by architect Welton Becket in 1962 will remain architecturally intact. The sexy transformation is

not beloved by some members of the community. The design is not in line with the area’s Art Deco architecture and Community Design Overlay (CDO) zone, according to Jim O’Sullivan, president of the Miracle Mile Residential Association. “ A r t Deco doesn’t allow for bright colors,” and, while the former Seibu department store building is Mid-Century Moderne “by giving it a pass from the CDO rules, it establishes a precedent.” A capital campaign is underway to raise $20 million for the project, according to museum officials.

LACMA controversy Also drawing controversy is a $650 million new look for LACMA designed by Pritzker-winning architect Peter Zumthor. Unveiled last summer, the design is for a single floor museum, the size of two football fields stretching 700 feet east along Wilshire. Wrapped in glass, it stands atop seven legs as if suspended in air. Four buildings from LACMA’s campus built in 1965 and 1986 would be demolished. According to the architect, when seen from above the design “resembles an inkblot or drop of water.” The Swiss architect’s proposal calls for a largely trans-

parent gallery—allowing passersby to view art through glass even without entering the museum—built in a curving shape reminiscent of the tar pits on the site. Inspired by the tar oozing from the ground, the eastern edge of the design hovers over the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, where paleontologists are concerned of its impact on Ice Age fossil digs. Six of the site’s nine tar pits are impacted by the shape of the proposed design, either covering them altogether or impacting them in some way, such as by shade. Conversations continue into the near future about how best to preserve the Ice Age (Please turn to page 34)

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Two trolley styles may pave way ahead If in the near future you hear the clang of a bell, you will know that the campaign for a trolley on a fixed rail line going from The Grove to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art was successful. Rick Caruso, the entrepreneur behind The Grove, is weighing the prospect of a trolley to link the museum and the shopping area. “Los Angeles at one time had the largest electric rail system in the world,” said Sam Garrison, Caruso Affiliated vice president, civic initiatives. And since a combination of 20 million people a year visit The Grove and LACMA, said Garrison, it’s time to implement the beginning of a 21st century rail system. The trolley will save on congestion and parking, he added. The route may be extended, but presently Grove officials are compiling the feasibility study for the initial route. A proposal for another trolley—a rubber-wheeled one, has been in the works for more than a year. Its route would cover Museum Row, Wilshire Blvd. to La Brea Ave. and also to

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Beverly Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center. The idea was first suggested by Julie Brame of the Mid City West Community Council. Said Council president Tim Deegan, “We are determining the feasibility of the project, and have not yet called for a full vote of the board.” Miracle Mile Residential Assoc. president Jim O’Sullivan received a vote of support from his board in favor of a rubber-wheeled trolley. “It allows flexibility to accommodate riders as well as avoid construction related obstacles

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along Wilshire Blvd.,” said O’Sullivan. Councilman Tom LaBonge weighed in with support of both ideas. Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce president Stephen Kramer is also on board. “Caruso first mentioned his idea at our economic forum last year,” Kramer said. Financing may come from a public-private partnership and advertising.

“Lane closed” signs are appearing in the Mile as Metro continues its initial Purple Line subway construction. Currently, La Brea Ave. is impacted Mon- INITIAL CONSTRUCTION has begun on Metdays through ro's Purple Line extension. Fridays from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Contractors vated soil on designated haul are making improvements to routes. existing underground utili- Other impacts at constructies before actual construction tion sites could be: of the stations at La Brea and Noise, dust, vibration at construction sites; noise and Fairfax avenues. Detours and temporary lane vibration from below ground closures will be required for construction activities; iminitial station excavation and pacts merchants and neighto install the concrete street bors near construction sites. Mitigation measures might decking. include setting construction These same measures will be required toward the end times to reduce specific imof station construction to pacts or shorten duration of remove the decking and re- certain construction activiconstruct the street. In the ties, fencing and sound walls approximately five years in around staging areas, locating between, while the station is earth removal locations near being constructed under the major streets and freeways, decking, impact to surface specifying haul routes, etc. street traffic will largely be Planned completion of the limited to trucks hauling con- extension to the La Cienega struction materials and exca- station is 2023.

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Projects from luxury living to state-of-the art school are in the works By Suzan Filipek New developments continue to add a modern edge to the Mile’s Art Deco past with several multi-level, mixeduse projects either recently opened or in the planning stages. Among them is a seven-story development under construction behind the historic Desmond’s Tower, and a six-story building proposed at the site of a former Art Deco theater. The Mansfield would replace the 1930s-era Four Star Theatre in the 5100 block of Wilshire Blvd. Korda Group developers and Plus Architects’ design pays homage to the past with architectural elements such as a center marquee and geometric parapets. The Planning Commission is set to vote on the 138-unit project Thurs., March 13. Then it will move to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee of the City Council. If approved, architect Shahab Ghods expects to break ground in about one year. Retail and office space is planned on the ground floor. The Mansfield will feature studios, one and two bedrooms, and will include a pool, spa,

MARQUEE at the center of The Mansfield is a throw-back to the area’s Art Deco past.

Zen garden and a widened sidewalk on Wilshire with a double row of trees and outdoor seating. The building steps down to two and three floors in the back. Parking for the retail will enter on Orange Dr., residential entry will open onto Mansfield. The seven-story, 175-unit Desmond on Wilshire is under construction in the parking lot behind Desmond’s Tower, 5500 Wilshire, which opened in 1929. Both properties are owned by Ohio-based Associated Estates Realty Corp. Five levels of apartments are planned to top two levels

of above-ground parking and three below ground. There will be apartments on the first two floors surrounding the garage, hiding it from view, a company spokesman said. Amenities include openfloor plans, private balconies and views from some units. A pool with private cabanas, lounge areas, spa and fitness center as well as rooftop views are also featured. It is expected to open in the summer, 2015. Museum Square on the rise Business is booming at Museum Square. So much so the J.H. Snyder Co. has plans to build another building behind his 1980s development front-

DESMOND on Wilshire is under construction. Rendering above shows the 175-unit development.

ing Wilshire. An Environmental Impact Report was filed in May for the 13-story office building at 5757 Wilshire, between Curson and Masselin avenues. The project would demolish an existing surface parking lot behind The Counter and Marie Callender’s. The 250,000 square foot development would add two new levels of parking to an existing five-story parking structure, amounting to 550 new spaces, according to plan documents. “Once it goes through city approval we will begin construction,” said Jerry Snyder, founder and senior partner of J.H. Snyder Co.

Luxury living neighbors state-of-the-art school Up to 150 apartments and 4,000 square feet of groundfloor retail are planned at the intersection of Fairfax and San Vicente, home of Shalhevet. The Modern Orthodox Jewish High School also owns the property north of the proposed building location, up to Tom Bergin’s Tavern. Plans call to demolish the current facility, in a former hospital, and temporarily move the school into a building on the southern portion of the property. Meanwhile, a $10 million, state-of-the-art, three-story school will be constructed (Please turn to page 35)

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FIRST-IN FIRE FOUNDATION, shown with the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition and Battalion 18 firefighters received an award, presented by City Attorney Mike Feuer at the 2014 GoodHearts Awarda. From left, Addison Birdine, Chad Stuart, Feuer, Jaime Lesinski, Surgey Tomlinson, Marc Cohen, Lyn MacEwen Cohen. MORE THAN 500 people attended Mid City’s inaugural Fall Festival in Pan Pacific Park.

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tions,” said Deegan. “We’re watching it closely and will continue to brief the community at the council level to keep us updated and give us a chance to ask questions and offer feedback.” Also exciting—and huge— is all of the development in the Miracle Mile, which many feel could signal a renaissance for the area, said Deegan. Fairfax gentrification Fairfax Ave., which has changed from mom and pop shops that have been there for generations to sneaker and skateboard stores, is now experiencing an influx of fine dining establishments. “With any change, there is tension,”

“Top Priority: Preparedness” is Miracle Mile Civic Coalition’s middle name. The Coalition, in conjunction with the First-In Fire Foundation, has been promoting its safety message with sponsorship of the annual Safety Summit, the Fall Prevention Clinic, talks at the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce and support of local fire stations. Lyn MacEwen Cohen, Coalition founder and president, said the group’s mission is to keep the preparedness issue foremost in the minds of residents, business and government leaders. The 11th annual Miracle Mile Safety Summit 2013

said Deegan of the area’s gentrification. “But the changes on Fairfax are profound to a well-established community neighborhood, and it’s creating real tension.” MCWCC is looking carefully at the land use, traffic, safety, parking and transportation issues that come along with the changes, he said. La Brea Avenue Development on La Brea Avenue is something else the Council is keeping an eye on. “It’s a huge street, a gateway to Hollywood and a major thoroughfare that is being turned into a commercial corridor,” said Deegan. (Please turn to page 33)

“Ready or Not! – Resilience” focused on “Before the Storm – Extreme Weather Events.” The Summit drew drew fire officials, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Officer of Security and Emergency Services; Homeland Security officials and the General Manager of the city’s Emergency Management Department and 75 local civic leaders. The LAFD Fire Station 61 Pancake Breakfast in October also emphasized the need to prepare, and included child and pet safety in the program. Leaders who contribute outstanding public service and arts consciousness in Miracle Mile were honored by the (Please turn to page 23)

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By Laura Eversz Mid City West is dealing with some huge issues, which is why it’s so important for everyone in the community to come out and vote in the upcoming Community Council elections, said Council chair Tim Deegan. Board elections will be held on Sun., March 30 fro 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pan Pacific Recreation Center, 7600 Beverly Blvd. “Every seat is open… I’ve been pitching for people to run for the board. It’s so important,” he added. One of the issues lies at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd. and Fairfax Ave. The reskinning and repurposing of the Petersen Museum’s building is scheduled to happen,” said Deegan. In addition, the layout inside will be changed as well as its exhibition program, all of which will energize the museum, he added. Across the street, groundbreaking at the old May Company building will begin within the year for the Academy Museum, and LACMA has its own plan for repurposing. “All of that is happening at that one intersection, and it will spill over in all direc-

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La Brea became home to several new offerings recently from a full-service hardware store to an old favorite bakery. La Brea Bakery moved into its new home, a warm, rustic and modern space at 468 S. La Brea Ave., the former Rita Flora site. Nancy Silverton’s artisan breads and pastries are cooked on site. The fame has spread but the recipes remain true to the ancient art of bread making. The bakery offers full dining options as well. City dignitaries were at the recent opening of the 4,750-square-foot glass-and-brick casual café, steps from the original. Open seven days a week. *** The neighborhood has a new hardware store, a really big one; Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) debuted its block-long, 30,080-square-foot space at 415 S. La Brea Ave. in February. Walk down wide aisles for paint and home repair supplies plus take a visit to a 3,800 square foot outdoor nursery and garden space; rooftop parking and a soothing-color design are featured. *** Paint & Sip Studio LA opened its doors at 351 S. La Brea Ave. in February to offer a fun and easy way to uncork their inner artist. At each event, an instructor guides participants through recreating a painting that requires no art experience and can be completed within two hours, all while listening to music and sipping

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Living in the Mile Duo's passion revives Tom Bergin's beloved Irish Pub By Marina Muhlfriedel Guest Columnist To many in Miracle Mile, Derek Schreck and Jordan Delp—animated, passionate, and so in-sync that they can finish each other’s sentences —are nothing short of local

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heroes. After numerous fits and starts, the pair reopened Tom Bergin’s, the beloved Irish Pub in January, with an abiding commitment to honor

its generational roots while making it precisely the kind of place their 30-something peers would choose to spend their evenings. The two actors knew Tom Bergin’s intimately. Delp managed the iconic pub while it was owned by Werner Ebbink and chef Brandon Boudet. Schreck, living practically across the street, regarded Bergin’s as his local. “Derek and I became fast friends,” recalls Delp, “and we’d talk through various concepts, wanting to someday do our own thing. One day I got a call from a server saying, ‘Bergin’s is closing’. Derek called a half hour later and said, Bergin's ‘Why don’t I buy it; you can run it; it will be great.’ We saw a fork in the road and knew which way we wanted to go.” After a week of emotional farewells and final Irish coffees, Bergin’s was shuttered in July 2013. Distraught com-

munity members met, rumors of a reopening circulated, and finally, after clearing numerous code hurdles, Delp and Schreck placed a single post on Facebook announcing Tom Bergin’s reopening on January 4. They anticipated a quiet sort of soft opening. Within three hours of posting on Facebook however, the L.A. PAIR, Derek Shreck and Jordan Delp, Times food blog reopened the 65-year-old bar. picked up the news those.” He and Schreck nod at and it quickly received 5000 hits. “Other one another. than St. Patrick’s Day, it was With a carefully curated the busiest we’d ever seen food and bar menu focused on this place,” Schreck recalls. local, seasonal ingredients and “People were five deep at the a promise to keep prices down, they’re intent on cultivating a bar.” As Schreck and Delp know loyal clientele that can afford all too well, the next step to be regulars. in keeping the 65-year-old Delp pauses and grins, “We public house vital is attract- view this job as more of a pasing a new generation. “That sion than anything else. This doesn’t mean compromis- bar belongs to Los Angeles. ing anything,” explains Delp. We are strictly the stewards “Bergin’s is a safe welcoming who signed on to keep things place and there are very few of coming in here.”

Area boasts sales appeal The Miracle Mile’s central location is a big factor in its popularity, said Realtor Naomi Hartman. It is close to downtown and adjacent to Beverly Hills, and walking distance to museums. Hartman and her partner Leah Brenner, both with Coldwell Banker Hancock Park office, have been selling homes in the area for the past 30 years. The homes retain and increase their value, and many are of historic or architectural significance. We are seeing many young families moving to the area, and the neighborhood has become very diverse, added Hartman.

Miracle Mile real estate sales The following list of homes are currently for sale or have sold over the past year. 819 S. Cochran $1,600,000 851 S. Cloverdale 1,395,000 844 S. Curson Ave. 1,199,000 929 S. Stanley 1,170,000 905 S. Stanley 1,039,000 921 S. Sierra Bonita 997,000 724 S. Stanley, #1 560,000

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Living in the Mile Writer helps bring MMRA into 21st century By Marina Muhlfriedel Guest Columnist With a career that led Ken Hixon from working as a child actor to becoming a successful screenwriter, creative ini-

tiative is clearly in the native Indianan’s blood. Two years ago, after circulating a petition aimed at reining in a developer who had applied for a controversial conditional use permit

near Hixon’s charming twostory Genesee Avenue duplex, he first met with the Miracle Mile Residential Association (MMRA). “Walking in, I could immediately see the talent, energy, commitment and institutional knowledge of the members,” recalls Hixon. Although he had long been a dues-paying member of the Association, for the first time, he understood how the group’s efforts had, for decades, helped foster the neighborhood’s exceptional quality of life. Grasping that in order to keep the MMRA strong in years to come though, it would need to bridge the generational divide and Hixon proposed bringing the MMRA’s newsletter handout into the 21st century with a more accessible online version. Now, each month, Hixon and the dozen or so members of the MMRA Communications Committee he heads, creates and distributes it electronically to more than 800 subscribers. Many more people access the newsletter through the Association website (miraclemilela.com) which, with features such as historical pages, a restaurant guide, pet

HE HAS IMPROVED communication among residents via the online newsletter.

resource page, and timely information on the nearby construction, commercial and cultural developments, has attracted over 125,000 views. A Facebook page, Twitter account and an MMRA YouTube channel, with its debut original production, “Miracle Mile in Three Tenses,” rounds out the Association’s web presence. Hixon, along with his wife Melanie Otey, an executive recruiter, moved to Miracle Mile 28 years ago and raised their two children in the neighborhood. “We’d been living in

a house in the Valley,” says Hixon, “but our daughter was born with Down syndrome and we needed a place with sidewalks, that had a sense of place, where the geography was favorable for her and Miracle Mile was ideal. “My children have grown,” continues Hixon. “I’m older now and have had some success. I can afford to be civically involved, but we need to make it sustainable—by bringing new people in and getting them off on the right foot. That’s how we can keep the MMRA strong.”

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By Suzan Filipek Members of the Miracle Mile Residential Association are moving full-speed ahead on an outreach campaign to neighbors on Metro’s Purple Line subway extension. Don’t misunderstand. “We want it,” MMRA president James O’Sullivan said. “Thank God, it’s coming, but do we have to go nine years without sleep?” O’Sullivan said Metro officials have applied for a roundthe-clock work permit from the L.A. Police Commission to build the 3.9-mile extension under Wilshire Blvd. through the heart of the Mile. Metro officials deny asking for a blanket permit. “We may seek exemptions for certain peak periods and overnight hours,” said Jody Litvak, Metro director, community relations. These include during rush hour, holidays and weekends when necessary such as “decking” Wilshire, a temporary concrete surface that allows the Boulevard to carry traffic, explained Litvak. “We understand any construction project is disruptive,” she added. “We are con-

MMRA president Jim O’Sullivan urges residents to keep up on issues via the group’s website.

stantly having to balance the trade-off to deliver these projects within budget and also be good neighbors.” For most people, “it will be about understanding how it will effect their traffic and how they can plan accordingly.” At the next public Metro quarterly Advisory Group meeting in April, an independent noise consultant will share his results. For time (Please turn to page 17)

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MMRA voices concerns on subway (Continued from page 16)

Market was built. “We’ve become an island,” bordered by Fairfax, said O’Sullivan. Ring, ring, ring Good news on the horizon includes a traffic study of the Mile to determine where best to install four-way stops, crosswalks and more. Part

Originated by Mid City West, it would be governed by the Dept. of Transportation. E-news Since its launch one year ago, the MMRA’s e-newsletter has gone viral, in a good way. “We have grown 1,000 percent,” said its designer Ken Hixon. “People pour their hearts out on all sorts of issues… community gardens,

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of an $85,000 budget is earmarked for the project with Council District Four. And a GPS and mobile-app friendly trolley is also in the works. It is expected to circle from the museums to La Brea Ave., past the Grove at Farmers Market, heading to Fairfax and Melrose and looping back via Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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a Happening place Swim in one of our two pools, meet with authors, enroll your child in an art class or learn t'ai chi. These are some of the activities Park La Brea is offering the residents. aCtivities: Library Book Discussion Group Mah Jongg Bridge Club Quilters Chess Club T'ai Chi Comedy in the Park Weekly Movie Writers Circle Kids' Art and Craft Classes Plays That Shakespeare Didn't Write BookPlates at Park La Brea is a literary gathering that meets with bestselling authors who talk about their latest publications. The Park La Brea Community Garden, at the corner of Lindenhurst and Hauser, provides small plots for Park La Brea residents to garden. Recently all plots are assigned, with a waiting list.

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Find quintessential L.A. in these cool museum shops Tooth Cat claw reproduction By Renee Montgomery (at $3). Guest columnist Besides their distinctive ex- Sorry East Coast teddy hibitions featuring artists like bears, you’ve been replaced James Turrell, at Los Angeles with plush Woolly Mastodons County Museum of Art ($18), or better yet, act like a (LACMA) until April, or folk Late Pleistocene paleontologist and dig artist Timothy one out yourWashington at self with one Craft and Folk of the Page’s Art Museum excavation (CAFAM) until kits ($15-19). April 27, our P a g e neighborhood Museum, 5801 museums ofWilshire Blvd., fer another 323-857-6300, outlet of the tarpits.org. quintessential LACMA L.A. in their shopping cool stores. You’re an art Here are insider with some of the LACMA’s hip top shop tote picks that just EXPRESS yourself with T-shirt canvas from the Page. bags featurscream City of ing the 1965 Angels chic. Calder “Hello Girls” mobile Page Museum First, you can express your named for the museum’s school spirit with a T-Shirt Docent Council ($25), or a printed “What Happens in Boyd Clopton “California La Brea Tar Pits, Stays in La Look” sketch ($19). Collectible Brea Tar Pits” from the Page “Wear LACMA” brand scarves, Museum ($20 for child sizes, T-shirts and jewelry have been specially based on museum $25 for adults). Some kids have Play Dough permanent collection artand light sabers, L.A. kids have works (starting at $195). “Tarpit Goo” ($5) and a Saber Fun erasers are inspired

by LACMA’s famous Magritte painting “Ceci N’est Pas Une Pipe” ($15) or John Baldessari’s “Wrong” ($7). Beautiful Ernest Batchelder tile reproductions will give any bungalow that must-have Arts & Crafts style ($14 to $100). L.A. County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323- 8576000, lacma.org. Craft and Folk Art L.A Cool continues at the Craft and Folk Art Museum with a broad assortment of merchandise catering to our indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Baskets from coiled garden hoses ($120), Japanese hand-carved dining utensils, and candles crafted by the Downtown Women’s Center ($28) will distinguish your patio table. Finish off your terrace with ceramic bells by Mount Washington Pottery studio ($50-100) or stained glass suncatchers ($45) by Brashear Studio, famous locally for the Bodhi Tree bookstore entrance mandala. Warn neighbors of your chill Chihuahua with your “Danger – Zen Dog” hand-painted one-of-akind sign commissioned from Nepali craftsmen ($200). Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323-937-

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FARM-FRESH PRODUCE, flowers and honey and readyto-eat crepes, tamales, Korean barbecue and pupusas are among items offered at the Wilshire Courtyard Farmers Market at 5700 Wilshire Blvd. on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition are sweet treats and artisan breads.

4230, cafam.org. At the Petersen Long-term Angelenos will remember Big Daddy Roth’s “Cool Rat Fink”—on display on T-shirts, patches and decals at the Petersen Museum. Or “SoCal Speed Shop,” a hot rod haven established in 1946 in Pomona, with a wide ar-

ray of apparel at the Petersen. Immortalize your own chassis on a custom-made lamp shade ($40). Also at the automotive museum, new Hot Wheels miniatures start at $1.99. Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323-930-2277, petersen.org.

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Kids and teens can learn and explore at programs offered by the following bookstore, library and museums. Craft & Folk Art 5814 Wilshire Blvd. 323-937-4230; cafam.org CraftLab Workshops are offered on the second Sunday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The whole family can participate in arts and crafts projects inspired by the exhibits. Other classes based on the exhibits and taught by local artists sharing their methods are available and appropriate to teenagers and up. Los Angeles County Museum of Art 5905 Wilshire Blvd. 323-857-6000; lacma.org Kids ages six to 12 years old can learn drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media as a way to expand their creative problem-

AUTO-RELATED crafts are at the Petersen Museum.

solving and experimentation skills. For teens ages 13 to 17 years old there are also art sessions on animation, science drawing, making a movie with a mobile device and building an art portfolio. Page Museum 5801 Wilshire Blvd. 323-857-6300; tarpits.org The “Ice Age Encounters”

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puppet show features a puppet saber-tooth cat and her kitten Nibbles. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Teens 16 years and older who have a yen for paleontology can sign up to volunteer at the Fishbowl Lab where paleontologists work on restoring fossils, or watch what is going on at the Pit 91 Viewing Station outside, open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days. Petersen Automotive 6060 Wilshire Blvd. 323-903-2277; petersen.org Drop in every Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. to hear story times by LA BookPALS. For pre-school children, there are Discovery Hours for storytelling, scavenger hunts and races on Tuesdays at 10 am. Discovery Days offer arts, crafts and activities on the first Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. The center also has hands-on interactive displays to learn the science and art of the automobile. Summer camps for ages 6 to 12 are also available for budding car enthusiasts. Zimmer Children’s Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 100 323-761-8984 www.zimmermuseum.org Kids learn about the environment, cultural sensitivity and community responsibility through art, stories and songs. Storytime is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. The art studio has activities on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Sing-a-long Fridays are at 11 a.m. Youngsters can dance and learn about movement on Fridays at 3 p.m. Check calendar on website for more information. Fairfax Library 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 www.lapl.org/ branches/fairfax Baby and pre-schooler story times are Wednesdays at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Student Smart, the council meeting to discuss music, books and movies and various art activities, are available to teens and change monthly. Barnes & Noble 189 The Grove Dr., Ste. K 30 323-525-0270 www.barnesandnoble.com Barnes and Noble at the Grove hosts a toddler story time on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. with other events, focused on holidays or special topics, scheduled throughout the year. Farmers Market Third and Fairfax www.farmersmarketla.com Music, parades, puppet shows, magicians, crafts programs and face painting are some of the on-going activities during the year at Farmers Market. Special activities usually center around holiday events.

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There’s a synergy among members that is really exciting, said Stephen Kramer, president of the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce. “Our membership has increased 25 percent in the past year, and we credit our executive director Meg McComb for that, Kramer added. It’s been standing room only at some of the mixers and membership luncheons in recent months. People realize that the “business of the Chamber is business,” said Kramer, “and we are networking central.” Speakers such as Petersen Automotive Museum officials and Rick Caruso of the Grove have been a big draw at chamber events. The group also schedules meetings and/or mixers at

CIVIC COALITION (Continued from page 10) Coalition at the annual Valentine Day’s Breakfast at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Greenery is another mission on the group’s agenda. MMCC arts consciousness in Mira-

new members’ locations. The approach of Metro’s Purple Line subway extension is another reason for the excitement generated by future events. Christian Rodarte, a Metro official, is among speakers scheduled for future meetings. Both Kramer and McComb serve on Metro’s Station Advisory Committee for the La Brea and Fairfax stations. The Chamber, which is celebrating its 15th year, will be hosting a Cultural Forum on May 15 at the El Rey theater. Among the speakers representing Museum Row will by Heather Cochran, of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Museum that has purchased LACMA West and is converting it into a movie museum. cle Mile were honored by the works closely with museum and business officials to oversee the landscaping of the medians along Wilshire Blvd. It also supports Hollywood/LA Beautification’s post 9-11 tree planting program, “United We Plant.

The monthly newsletter, under the direction of Chris Devlin, is another bonus for members who are profiled in

the publication. Recipient of the yearly charity drive was Alexandria House at the December meeting.

Members donated funds as well as clothing to the agency that supports women and their families in need.

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TarFest returns in the fall with art, music and food Plans are underway for the 12th annual TarFest on Sat., Sept. 20 from 2 to 7 p.m. in Hancock Park, home to the La Brea Tar Pits. The free event, produced by LAUNCH LA, “brings together the best emerging artists, performers, musicians and cultural innovators to showcase their talents and ideas,” said TarFest and LAUNCH LA executive director James Panozzo. Last year, more than 3,000 attendees enjoyed music, art, food and culture. This year, the family-friendly gathering will again feature emerging bands, artists painting on giant canvasses, poetry readings

CROWDS gathered to hear live bands at last year’s TarFest.

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ARTISTS painting live at last year’s TarFest.

and tents where children can create art. Adults can relax in a biergarten sponsored by Lagunitas Brewery; California wines will also be available. According to Panozzo, the

food selection will be as diverse as the crowd, with food trucks serving everything from Indian fare to Asian and Tex-Mex. For more information, visit www.launchla.org.

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By Helene Seifer Dining columnist Hundreds of food trucks traverse our city, offering options beyond the classic brick and mortar dining establishments. One popular destination is on Wilshire Blvd., across from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Seven days a week, hungry locals, nearby office workers and museum visitors choose from eight to 12 food trucks serving such fare as beef curry pancakes, blackened salmon and tofu burritos. Lunchgoers sprawl on steps leading to adjacent office buildings or park themselves on low garden walls. Sitting atop one such wall, sisters Mikhaila and McKinna Silva and their friends Jenna Powell and Jamie Swartz trekked from Santa Clarita into L.A. for a museum day and ordered cheeseburgers from Mexican & American Grill and sandwiches from Azteca Grilled Cheese. The teenagers all agreed, “It was delicious! Food trucks are really convenient!” They’re also a nationwide trend, born in L.A. in 2008 when Roy Choi’s Kogi truck hit the streets. Old-fashioned taco trucks still exist, but the gourmet versions appeal to

foodies who tweet and blog about their favorites. Several fan faves frequent the Miracle Mile location, including Street Kings, one of the few five-starred trucks on GERMAN, VIETNAMESE cuisines on trucks. outing. She raved that it was Yelp. Owner Nima Parvin traded in restau- “Awesome!” Her mom Marilyn, rant digs for food on wheels. from San Diego, concurred. “I wanted to be part of the “It tastes homemade!” Nick fastest-growing business in Gregson and Jennifer Evanilla enjoyed their more unusual America.” Escaping Chicago’s frigid kale and Greek grilled cheeses temperatures, Ann Griffin from the same truck before and her friends Kirsten and heading over to the Petersen Leah Hendrickson were on Automotive Museum. Truck a break from visiting the Tar owner Ash Ayoub frequents Pits. Kirsten’s Korean barbe- the LACMA location every cue beef on fries from Street weekend and twice during the Kings was “delicious!” as was week. “This gives me a chance Leah’s fish dish from Surf to do something I want to Taco. “The seasoning was per- do—something out of the orfect! You get a lot for your dol- dinary.” lar.” Ann soothed her hunger A daily member of the pangs with pork belly sliders LACMA line-up, Banh in the from Belly bomZ. “I swear it’s USA specializes in Vietnameseone of the best things I’ve ever style sandwiches. Katie Draper, had! Even the bun is perfect!” who works on the block at the Berlin Sausages and Edelman public relations firm, Gourmet Grilled Cheese pro- was enjoying barbecue pork vided Los Feliz resident Katie banh mi during her lunch Johnson a simple Jack and break. “Food trucks have re(Please turn to page 33) cheddar melt after her LACMA

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Opportunities to help you reach your fitness goals abound along the Miracle Mile, whether you’re looking to improve your condition, lose weight, or want to have fun while keeping your body moving. Boot Camp L.A. 5801 Wilshire Blvd. 323-938-6179 www.bootcampla.com Recruits meet behind the Page Museum in Hancock County Park to stretch, do military-style drills with pushups, sit-ups, flutter kicks and strength workouts using padded weighted bars and medicine balls, as well as circuit

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training and running. Boot Camp H2O at WJCC 5870 Olympic Blvd. 323-774-1083 www.bootcamph2o.com For people who want the intense workout without the hard impact, Boot Camp H2O has classes that stretch endurance, teach water survival skills, as well as swimming fundamentals. Students should be comfortable in the water. Private lessons are also available to those who own their own pool. Courtyard Club 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 175 323-933-5875 www.bodiesinmotion.com Martial arts, zumba, yoga, Pilates, swimming in Park La Brea’s saltwater pool, step and cycling are some of the classes at the Courtyard Club (formerly Meridian/Bodies in Motion). Also available is personal certified training, massage and a steam room. Crossfit Hollywood 310 S. La Brea Ave. 323-782-1045 www.crossfithollywood.com The workout programs at Crossfit span cardio, weight training and other fundamentals. Clients can also participate in programs that focus on working out to look better, to

gain strength and endurance or for competition. Included in Crossfit Hollywood is Crossfit Kids, which turns fitness into a game combining gymnastics, body-weight calisthenics and weightlifting elements. It also focuses on exercises that encourage bone density, balance and coordination development. Function 5 Fitness 805 S. La Brea Ave. 323-272-4957 www.function5fitness.com Muay Thai Kickboxing, kettlebells, circuit training, functional strength and conditioning, weight loss and nutrition are all offered at Function 5 Fitness. Personal training, massage and nutritional and lifestyle counseling are also available. L.A. Fitness 5950 Wilshire Blvd. 323-934-6150 www.lafitness.com Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and zumba are some of the classes members enjoy at L.A. Fitness. Personal training in a private studio is also available. Quarterly, the club has member appreciation days and special fundraising classes where part of the fee is donated to a charity. (Please turn to page 29)

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323-964-5222 www.liberationyoga.com Classes and workshops take place in both an indoor asana room and outdoor garden studio at Liberation Yoga. Sheila Kelley S Factor 5225 Wilshire Blvd. 323-965-9685 www.sfactor.com Sheila Kelley S Factor provides pole dancing, lap dance and striptease classes for women of all shapes, sizes and ages. Students can enroll in a series of sessions or take individual classes. Girls Night Out party classes can be booked for showers, bachelorette parties, birthdays, etc.

Entertainment firms opt for Mile Look for the SBE sign atop of the Ratkovich Building at 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Sam Nazarian is moving his SBE Entertainment into 31,000 square feet of space from his current headquarters on Beverly Blvd. The central location close to Hollywood, downtown and the westside are factors appealing to firms selecting Miracle Mile for offices, said Paul Brehme of  Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate. Other recent leases: Director’s Guild leased about 27,000 square feet at 5055 Wilshire Blvd. The public relations firm Cohn and Wolfe has taken 21,000 square feet at 6300 Wilshire Blvd. Katz Media will locate in 45,000 square feet at 5700 Wilshire Blvd. in Wilshire Courtyard. Also in the Courtyard is E! Entertainment who leased 28,000 square feet at 5750 Wilshire Blvd.

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District La Brea welcomed the opening of Sugarfish by Sushi Nozawa at 101 S. La Brea Ave. The first-come-first-served chain features sushi from the master of the late Sushi Nozawa restaurant in Studio City, which closed two years ago. The new space accommodates 45 seats and is open Mondays to Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. “We are thrilled to have such an established restaurant brand by Kazunori Nozawa as part of our effort to bring distinctive, locally oriented and exciting brands to further develop La Brea Ave. as a destination for unique shopping, dining and creative offices,” said Brandt Leitze, project manager for Madison Marquette, owners of the property. District La Brea, between 1st and 2nd streets, features 11 buildings with a mix including retail, dining and creative spaces. Tenants include Garrett Leight California Optical, GANT, A+R Global Design, Kelly Cole apparel, What Comes Around Goes Around

(Continued from page 28) The club offers memberships on a monthly basis without long-term contracts. Lenny Krayzelburg Swim School at WJCC 5870 Olympic Blvd. 323-525-0323 www.lennykswim.com This swim school offers both group and private swimming instruction for beginning to advanced swimmers, parent and tot classes as well as sessions for those wanting to overcome fear of water. Liberation Yoga 124 La Brea Ave.

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Googie to Art Deco are among styles Johnie’s Coffee Shop, featuring futuristic “googie” architecture, was the latest building to be honored when the City Council named the 50’s diner a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. Its name spelled in neon and topped with a spaceshipstyled roof, the building at Fairfax Ave. and Wilshire Blvd. joins the ranks of several older distinguished sites along the Mile. Most date back to the 1920s and 1930s when Art Deco came of age. Coined in the 1960s but born in Paris after

World War 1, and pylons it actually inshow off the blackcludes three styles: Zig and-gold Zag, Classic terra cotta Moderne and Security Streamline First NaModerne. tional Bank building Zig Zag Deco The exuat 5209 berance of CIRCA 1939, Sontag Drug Store. Wilshire Blvd. The the 1920s heralded the flapper age same year Desmonds’ Zig-Zag when women’s dresses fea- Moderne building opened in tured elaborate beading, and the 11-story Art Deco Wilshire newly built skyscrapers with Tower at 5514 Wilshire. decorative towers were called Classic Moderne Zigzag Moderne. Ornate lines A somber mood followed

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as the stock market plunged and the Depression took hold. Hemlines dropped and Classic Moderne—horizontal, lessornate buildings—became fashionable. The Dominguez Wilshire at 5410 Wilshire was named for the family who received one of the original Spanish land grants in 1784. When it opened in 1930, it had modern air-cooled fitting rooms and terrazzo floors. The Mile had come a long way since it was just a twinkle in enterpreneur A.W. Ross’ eye, the authors write. Soon after Ross first glanced at the-then dirt road lined with barley fields and oil wells this stretch of Wilshire Blvd. was labeled Miracle Mile. Streamline Moderne Ross was a visionary and saw the automobile would revolutionalize Los Angeles’ landscape. He instructed that all facades facing Wilshire be seen through a car windshield. Longer buildings with simpler signage came to be called Streamline Moderne. The style employed clean, smooth lines, boxy and flat roofs with aerodynamic qualities. Some resembled ocean liners. Modern-looking Sontag Drug Store, built in 1935, today is the home of Wilshire Beauty Supply at the northwest corner of Wilshire and Cloverdale Ave. The El Rey Theatre opened in 1937. Bob Dylan is among acts that played here at 5515 Wilshire, but it had been a

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first-run movie theater for the first 50 years of its life. The May Co., built in 1939 with a glittering gold perfumebottle exterior, is poised to remain historical as it morphs into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences “movie museum.” Programmatic or Novelty Other notable structures are the Dark Room, opened at 5370 Wilshire in 1937 in the shape of a lens for a camera shop. Known as programmatic or novelty architecture for its unusual shapes, today it’s home to El Toro Cantina restaurant and bar.

New book on ‘5th Avenue of the West’ Ruth Wallach, head of USC’s Architecture and Fine Arts Library, recently published “Miracle Mile in Los Angeles; History and Architecture.” Published by History Press, it covers the stretch of Wilshire Blvd. sometimes re-

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ferred to as the Fifth Avenue of the West— from the time of the Rancho land in the 1800s to the real estate boom of the early 20th century to the present day. Chapters include the city’s changing and expanding landscape, postwar redevelopment, and a chapter that lists “walks down the street” of historic locations and buildings, either extant or demolished, on Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles’ sprawling growth is directly related to the boom in auto travel and real estate along Wilshire Blvd. Once a retail hub with stores such as May Company, Coulters, Desmond’s, as well as airfields and movie theaters, The La Brea Tar Pits, Museum Row and Gilmore Field, the area’s history is inseparable from the history of Los Angeles. The book is available at www. historypress.net at $19.99.

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Larchmont Chronicle

27TH annual Miracle Mile edition 2014

best of the Mile Results are in: residents, employees pick their favorites

Every year, the Larchmont Chronicle asks local residents to choose their favorite places to eat, shop and get healthy in the Miracle Mile. There was lots of competition this year, but a few places stood out.

Here are the results: Best Place to Eat Mexican Food goes to El Coyote on Beverly Blvd. The 83-year-old family-run establishment continues to impress patrons with a friendly wait staff, reliable

margaritas and a vast menu that will please every member of the family, big or small. Once you polish off that burrito, you’ll need to find a good gym to work out. Residents chose the Courtyard Club at 5750 Wilshire Blvd. as the Best Gym. Classes include yoga and kickboxing, and members can use the swimming pool down the street at Park La Brea. When choosing the Best Happy Hour, residents went for the newly re-opened Tom Bergin's, the local “house of Irish coffee” since 1936. Located at 840 S. Fairfax Ave., Tom Bergin's serves up potables from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every weeknight. When we surveyed our local readers on the Best Coffee Shop, Black Dog at 5657 Wilshire Blvd. came out on top. Caffe Cubano, its signature drink, is made with espresso, steamed milk with a bit of condensed milk thrown in for good measure. Addicts unite, because you might find this drink on your morning “to do" list 365 days per year. Winner of Best Italian Restaurant was Ca’ Brea at 346 S.

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La Brea Ave. Northern Italian-inspired dishes including fettuccine, ravioli, gnocchi, insalate, hand-made desserts and drinks from an extensive wine list keep patrons returning for the Venetian-style ambiance of this over20-year-old L.A. landmark. Our readers told us that the Best Juicery is Robeks at 5353 Wilshire Blvd. Drinks are fresh, premium and made to order, ranging from pineapple orange passion to evergreen (a CHILDREN AND their parents build mix of kale, cucumber, art together at a hands-down favorite: celery, spinach, apple LACMA’s Boone Children’s Gallery. and lemon). of Art (LACMA) was the hands New Image at 682 S. Cloverdale took the top spot down favorite. The museum for the Best Dry Cleaner. The operates the Nexgen program company uses organic clean- that allows children 17 and ing products and provides under (plus an accompanyboth high quality dry and wet ing adult) to explore the mucleaning for your garments, seum’s permanent collection rugs, draperies and whatever galleries for free. The muelse you may destroy. Same seum’s free Boone Children’s day and delivery service are Gallery, a place for parents and children to learn about brush also provided. For Best Fun Family Place, painting and art from China Los Angeles County Museum and Korea, was also a big fave.

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27TH annual Miracle Mile edition 2014

CicLAvia repeats route downtown to Museum Row

Mid City West

(Continued from page 10) Mid City’s boundary ends at the west side of LaBrea, Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council’s on the east side. “We’ve reached out to the GWNC so that we can both be aware of what’s happening. “We all like measured growth,” said Deegan. “But we want to monitor it. Transportation An effort has been made to explore alternative means of transportation for the area, which included a feasibility study for a rubber-wheeled trolley. “I’m anxious for it to come to the board for deliberation and a vote,” said Deegan. “When that happens, the community can weigh inand you get feedback and consensus." Fall Festival The Council is planning a follow up to its inaugural Fall Festival, which featured free food, public safety exhibits and entertainment. "MCWCC has grown into a position where it can affect serious participation by the community," said Deegan. "That's why I encourage everyone to get involved." For more information, to go www.midcitywest.org.

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BIKERS, PEDESTRIANS and skateboarders enjoyed a car-free day last October. CicLAvia returns to Wilshire Blvd. April 6.

Blvd. route until the completion of major street level construction of the Metro Purple Line subway extension through the Miracle Mile. The date also coincides with and concludes the national Open Streets Summit, April 4 to 6, which CicLAvia is cohosting along with the Open

Streets Project. The summit will bring together leaders working on open streets programs from cities around the country, including experts in urban planning, alternative transportation and bike and pedestrian advocacy to examine best practices and consider new opportunities.

It’s a repeat performance for Wilshire Blvd. when CicLAvia frees people from their cars to experience the city’s neighborhoods. The event, on Sun., April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will repeat the 2013 route—from downtown to Museum Row, ending at Fairfax Ave. Two pedestrian zones will anchor the route—the Active Zone in downtown and the Miracle Mile zone with activities, refreshments, rest stops. This will be the last Wilshire

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MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION , Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, All

Day and Fat Tuesday, March 4, 6:30-9:30pm: 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.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION, Monday, March 17: Stop by for traditional Irish food, music and fun! Magee’s Kitchen will be serving their famous corned beef, cabbage & potatoes, and a bagpiper will be strolling the Market from 12-3pm. Green beer and Irish beers will be on tap! SUMMER MUSIC SERIES, Thursdays & Fridays, May 29–August 29th, 7–9pm: Free evening concert performances every Thursday (Jazz) and Friday (Eclectic) on the West Patio featuring L.A.’s best musicians. 20TH ANNUAL GILMORE HERITAGE AUTO SHOW, Saturday, June 7, 11am–5pm: Nearly 100 breathtaking American classics are on display throughout the Market; everything from customs, hot rods, trucks and more! This year’s show, Mustangs at the Market, pays tribute to the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Ford Mustang! SUMMER FAMILY FUN SERIES, Select Sundays, June 15-August 24, 12-3pm: Celebrate Summer on the Market Plaza with free family-friendly craft activities, live entertainment, music and more.

TASTE OF FARMERS MARKET, Tuesday, July 15, 5-9pm: For one evening only, our merchants take you on a strolling gastronomic and shopping adventure throughout the Market, letting you enjoy delicious food, merchandise specials and live music. Ticket info will be available on farmersmarketla.com in early June.

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FALL FESTIVAL, Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, All Day: A favorite event since 1934, Fall Festival features a bounty of live music, a petting zoo, arts & crafts for kids, world famous pie-eating contests and more!

ally expanded our options. I come down here a lot to grab food and hang out.” Clark Hsu, an Edelman employee from their San Francisco office, had been advised to check out “Food Truck Row,” and appreciated the “good variety of food!” With all the culinary diversity represented, what’s a perennial favorite? Sweets, of course! Just watch the crowd reaction when the Coolhaus truck pulls up for one of its sporadic visits. Candied bacon ice cream on snickerdoodle cookies, anyone? Trucks line up daily from a 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some stay till 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Most menu entrees range from $6 to $11.

HANUKKAH CELEBRATION , Sunday, December 21, 2:30-5pm:

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Celebrate Hanukkah with the lighting of a giant menorah, music and arts and crafts.

HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES, December 19-24: The Market is decked out in

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Larchmont Chronicle

27TH annual Miracle Mile edition 2014

Lock it, hide it, keep it

NEW SIGNS IN PAN PACIFIC PARK advise drivers to 'Lock it, Hide it, Keep it.' They are part of a department-wide campaign to help prevent thefts from vehicles. According to Wilshire Division senior lead officer Perry Jones, Pan Pacific's recreation coordinator Monica Gonzales was instrumental in the process of having the signs installed.

MUSEUMS IN THE MIRACLE MILE (Continued from page 4) fossil digs and meet LACMA’s demands for a world-class museum, a Page spokesman said. Jane Pisano, Natural History Museum’s president, noted collaboration is essential to ensure this “world-renowned destination” and unique scientific resource isn’t harmed. “Ice Age fossils and micro fauna trapped in the tar below the surface provide invaluable information about life thousands of years ago, as well as possible clues for climate change and habitat in the future,” Pisano said. If the project is approved by LACMA’s board of trustees, the museum would undertake a two-year feasibility study. Construction would not begin until sometime after a new motion picture museum opens on the campus in 2017. Govan said doing nothing is not an option given the deteriorating state of the four buildings that Here’s to a long life would be replaced and a happy one, by the new structure. Supervisor Zev A quick death Yaroslavsky was “not and an easy one, overly thrilled" by the design at first, A pretty girl

but has come to see it as a “stroke of genius… This is a controversial plan architecturally. Any decent architectural plan is going to be controversial. If there’s no controversy, it isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Being able to build your project without doing any

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damage to the tar pits and the scientific research that continues to be done there is a no-brainer,” Yaroslavsky added. In addition, area residents worry the large scale of the building will further encroach the green space by surrounding Hancock Park.

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cludes widening the righthand turn lane from San Vicente on to Fairfax, and widening the bus lanes on Fairfax. Construction is expected to continue for about one year. A modern glass-and-concrete building is under construction at the corner of La Brea Ave. and Sixth St. The four-story building will have ground floor retail with offices and apartments above. David Bina, owner of Deco Home across the street, is spearheading the project, which may have a home decor store on the ground floor with

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